NOUN
dieAbsicht/ˈapzɪçt/intention; purpose; aim
Absicht is a German noun that means intention, purpose, or aim. It is pronounced /ˈapzɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Absichten".
Definitions
1.a plan or aim someone wants to achieve(plan, purpose)
a.the determination to do something specific
Sie hat die Absicht, im nächsten Jahr ins Ausland zu gehen.—She intends to go abroad next year.
2.the reason or motive behind an action(motivation)
a.the underlying reason for an action
Seine wahren Absichten waren nicht sofort erkennbar.—His true intentions were not immediately apparent.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Absicht | die Absichten |
| Genitive | der Absicht | der Absichten |
| Dative | der Absicht | den Absichten |
| Accusative | die Absicht | die Absichten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Absicht" mean in English?
- "Absicht" means intention, purpose, or aim. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Absicht"?
- "Absicht" is pronounced /ˈapzɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Absicht" der, die, or das?
- "Absicht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Absicht"?
- The plural of "Absicht" is "Absichten".
- What part of speech is "Absicht"?
- "Absicht" is a noun in German.
