Die Absicht
Example: Er hatte die Absicht, das Problem schnell zu lösen.
Definition
"Absicht" means a clear and deliberate plan or purpose behind an action. It refers to the intention someone has when deciding to do something, such as aiming to achieve a specific result or goal, like wanting to solve a problem quickly.
Etymology
The word "Absicht" comes from the German prefix 'ab-' meaning 'off' or 'away' and 'Sicht' meaning 'sight' or 'view.' Originally, it referred to looking away or directing one's gaze toward a goal. Did you know? This figurative use evolved into meaning 'intention' or 'purpose.'
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"Die Absicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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