vorsätzlich

intentionally, with premeditation

adverb for-ZETS-likh Rare

Also means

wilfully

Usage Note

Vorsätzlich (from Vorsatz, intent) is a legal and formal term meaning with deliberate intent. In German criminal law (StGB), vorsätzlich is contrasted with fahrlässig (negligent). In everyday language it is used to emphasise that something was done purposefully and knowingly, not by accident.

Examples

"Er hat vorsätzlich falsche Angaben gemacht."

Natural Translation

He intentionally made false statements.

Literal Translation

He has intentionally false statements made.

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