German Conversation · Level 95
59 words
German word
vorsätzlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɛtslɪç/
Meaning
- adverbon purpose
Example
Er hat vorsätzlich gelogen.
He lied on purpose.
More examples
Der Täter hat das Opfer vorsätzlich verletzt.
The perpetrator deliberately hurt the victim.
Core concept
A hand presses a button while fully aware that the chosen result will follow.
Common phrases
vorsätzlich lügen
deliberately lie
vorsätzlich verletzen
deliberately hurt
vorsätzlich handeln
act deliberately
Similar words
absichtlich: Deliberately, with the intended result in mind.
bewusst: Consciously, while aware of the action being taken.
wissentlich: Knowingly, with awareness of the relevant facts or likely result.
Definition in German
Mit klarem Vorsatz gehandelt und damit oft rechtlich oder moralisch relevant.
Word origin
Vorsätzlich is formed from the noun Vorsatz, meaning a prior intention or resolve, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- In legal contexts, vorsätzlich contrasts with fahrlässig, meaning negligent, so it signals intentional conduct rather than mere carelessness.
Other meanings
- deliberatelyadverb
- willfullyadverb
Opposites
- unabsichtlichunintentionallyadverb
- versehentlichaccidentallyadverb
Related words
- Vorsatzintentnoun
- vorsätzlichintentionaladjective