English-Hungarian translations for intention

• cél
• szándék
  Ez lenne a szándékunk és a kívánságunk. That would be our intention and our desire.
  Mindenesetre nekem ez a szándékom. That is my intention, in any case.
  Teljesen világosak ezek a szándékok. These intentions are perfectly clear.

Definition of intention

• The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions
• Tension; straining, stretching
• A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose ; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness
• The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim
• Any mental apprehension of an object
• Intend

Examples

• The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy
• My intention was to marry a wealthy widow
• It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it

Related words

• intentional
• intentionally
• unintentional
• intentionalist
• intentionalism
• intentionality
• unintentionally
• well-intentioned
• ill-intentioned