English–German

“intended” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvɔlt/

Example

Das war nicht gewollt.

That wasn't intended.

Illustration for gewollt (intended)

How to say “intended” in German

“Intended” in German is gewollt.

Something brought about because a person wanted or planned it, whether or not the result was successful.

Full entry for gewollt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gewollt

Er handelte mit gewollter Absicht.

He acted with conscious intent.

Tips for using gewollt

  • Nicht gewollt often means unwanted, while ungewollt specifically means unintended or accidental, so the two forms are not always interchangeable.

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