beabsichtigen
intend
Etwas als Ziel haben und es tun oder machen wollen.
The German word "beabsichtigen" is a verb that means "to intend" or "to plan". It is made up of the prefix "be-" which often indicates emphasis and "absichtlich," stemming from "absicht" meaning "intent" or "purpose." "Beabsichtigen" focuses on the aspect of having a specific intention or goal with an action.
Similar words in German include "vorhaben" (to have plans), "intentionieren" (to intend), and "planen" (to plan).
The main difference between "beabsichtigen" and these synonyms lies in the emphasis on intention; "beabsichtigen" conveys a stronger sense of purposeful intent compared to the more general "vorhaben" or "planen."
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Examples
Wir beabsichtigen, nächste Woche zu verreisen.verb
We intend to travel next week.
Morgen beabsichtigen die Freunde, eine lange Wanderung zu machen.verb
Tomorrow the friends intend to go on a long hike.
Die Freunde beabsichtigen, eine Reise zu planen.verb
The friends intend to plan a trip.
Die Kollegen beabsichtigen, gemeinsam ins Kino zu gehen.verb
The colleagues intend to go to the cinema together.
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