English–German
“mean to” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈapzɪçtɪgən/
Example
Ich beabsichtige, morgen früher zu kommen.
I mean to come earlier tomorrow.
How to say “mean to” in German
“Mean to” in German is beabsichtigen.
A planned outcome kept as a conscious aim, whether the person carries it out or causes it to happen.
Example sentences with beabsichtigen
Die Firma beabsichtigt, neue Märkte zu erschließen.
The company intends to open up new markets.
Tips for using beabsichtigen
- The related verb vorhaben is common for informal plans, while beabsichtigen is frequent in formal statements and official language.