Example: Er hat das Glas mit Absicht fallen lassen.
Definition
"Mit Absicht" is a German expression meaning deliberately or intentionally doing something, indicating that an action is performed on purpose rather than by accident, as in the phrase 'Er hat das Glas mit Absicht fallen lassen' where the glass was dropped intentionally.
The phrase "mit Absicht" comes from the German words 'mit' meaning 'with' and 'Absicht' meaning 'intention' or 'purpose'. 'Absicht' derives from the verb 'absichten', which is an older form meaning 'to aim at' or 'intend'. Did you know that 'Absicht' originally related to aiming or directing one's view or actions towards a goal?
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