Example: Er hat das Glas mit Absicht fallen lassen.
Definition
"Mit Absicht" is a German phrase meaning deliberately or intentionally, used to describe an action done on purpose. For example, in the sentence 'Er hat das Glas mit Absicht fallen lassen,' it indicates that he purposely dropped the glass.
The phrase "mit Absicht" literally translates to 'with intention' in English. 'Mit' means 'with,' and 'Absicht' comes from the Old High German word 'absicht,' meaning intention or purpose. Did you know? The concept of 'Absicht' has been used since medieval times to express deliberate action.
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