intent

ɪnˈtɛnt
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Translation of intent into German,

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Adjective

1.

determination

determined to do something
  • She was intent on finishing the project before the deadline..Sie war entschlossen, das Projekt vor der Frist zu beenden
2.

attentive

paying great attention to details
  • The detective listened with an intent expression.Der Detektiv hörte mit einem aufmerksamen Ausdruck zu.

Noun

1.

motivation

purpose or aim behind an action
  • Her intent was to help the community.Ihr Ziel war es, der Gemeinschaft zu helfen.
2.

communication

meaning or significance
  • The intent of her words was misunderstood..Die Absicht ihrer Worte wurde missverstanden
3.

psychology

Rare
state of mind during an action
Rare
  • The court examined his intent during the crime.Das Gericht untersuchte seine Absicht während des Verbrechens.
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Expressions with intent: examples in English and translations in German

Absichtserklärung
They signed a letter of intent before the merger.
Absichtserklärung
Her speech was a declaration of intent to lead.
Mordabsicht
mörderische Absicht
The suspect was arrested for having murderous intent.
ohne Absicht
His actions were of no intent, just random movements.
Absichtserklärung
The company issued a statement of intent to merge.
zielgerichtet
absichtlich
He spoke with intent during the meeting.

Synonyms and analogies of intent in English

Examples of intent in a sentence

  • They were intent on solving the mystery.
  • She had an intent focus on her work.
  • His intent gaze made her nervous.
  • The intent of the meeting was unclear.
  • His intent was questioned during the investigation.
  • The intent behind the gesture was clear to everyone.

Translations of "intent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAbsichtnf.

To captivate the audience, phrase the music with passion and intent.

Um das Publikum zu fesseln, gestalte die Musik mit Leidenschaft und Absicht.

derVorsatznm.

And with this intent, I have it not difficult this year.

Und mit diesem Vorsatz habe ich es dieses Jahr nicht schwer.

dasZielnn.

The intent of all is that your navigator begins to guide you.

Das Ziel ist, dass du zur Führung deiner Navigation kommst.

Adjective
vorsätzlichadj.

We are liable for breach of duty committed through gross negligence or intent.

Wir haften für grob fahrlässig und vorsätzlich begangene Pflichtverletzungen.

beabsichtigtadj.

Neither by intent nor by implication will it be applicable to other countries.

Eine Anwendbarkeit für andere Länder ist weder beabsichtigt noch garantiert.

entschlossenadj.

The moment is always right when you really intent to do this.

Der Moment ist immer dann richtig wenn du fest entschlossen bist.

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intent: Examples and translations in context

Involuntary manslaughter can lead to serious consequences without any malicious intent.

Fahrlässiger Totschlag kann ernsthafte Konsequenzen haben, auch ohne bösartige Absicht.

Everyone felt the murderous intent behind her cold, calculating words.

Jeder spürte die tödliche Absicht hinter ihren kalten, berechnenden Worten.

Under this statute, breaking and entering requires intent to commit a further crime.

Nach diesem Gesetz setzt Einbruch die Absicht voraus, eine weitere Straftat zu begehen.

His intent was discernible, even though he spoke very softly.

Seine Absicht war erkennbar, obwohl er sehr leise sprach.

The jury unanimously agreed on the defendant's dishonorable intent.

Die Jury war sich einig über die unehrenhaften Absichten des Angeklagten.

Direct communication is vital to understand the intent of the adverse party.

Direkte Kommunikation ist entscheidend, um die Absichten der Gegenseite zu verstehen.

His analysis seemed to wrench the original intent of the book.

Seine Analyse schien die ursprüngliche Absicht des Buches zu verzerren.

He stepped forward with menacing intent, making the others back away.

Er trat mit bedrohlicher Absicht vor, was die anderen zurückweichen ließ.

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