German-English translations for intention

• intention
  That contradicts the basic intention. Das widerspricht der Grundintention.
  The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy
  My intention was to marry a wealthy widow
• purpose
  The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.

Synonyms

• Absicht
• Vorhaben

Related words

• Intentionalität
• Intentionalismus
• intentional