English–German
“on purpose” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈapˌzɪçtlɪç/
Example
Er hat es absichtlich gemacht.
He did it on purpose.
How to say “on purpose” in German
“On purpose” in German is absichtlich.
An action carried out with a clear aim rather than through an accident.
Example sentences with absichtlich
Sie hat die Information absichtlich verschwiegen.
She withheld the information on purpose.
Tips for using absichtlich
- Absichtlich is neutral in register, while vorsätzlich is more formal and often refers to deliberate wrongdoing, especially in legal contexts.
Other German words for “on purpose”
Er hat vorsätzlich gelogen.
He lied on purpose.