Absichtlich
Example: Er hat das absichtlich gemacht, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
Definition
"Absichtlich" describes an action or behavior done deliberately and with intention, rather than by accident. It indicates that someone performed something on purpose, often to achieve a specific result, as in the phrase, "He did it absichtlich to attract attention."
Etymology
The word "absichtlich" comes from the German prefix "ab-" meaning "away," combined with "Sicht," meaning "sight" or "view," and the suffix "-lich," which forms adjectives. It originally conveyed the idea of something done with a clear sight or intention. Did you know? This word reflects the notion of acting with a clear mental picture or goal in mind.
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"Absichtlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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