No. 3,548 in Dutch
opzettelijk
Deliberate or intentional.
In a sentence
Hij heeft opzettelijk het glas gebroken.
He intentionally broke the glass.
In this sentence, 'opzettelijk' signifies a deliberate action taken by the subject, indicating intent and premeditation.
Ze sprak opzettelijk langzaam, zodat iedereen haar goed kon begrijpen.
She intentionally spoke slowly so that everyone could understand her well.
Here, 'opzettelijk' describes a purposeful adjustment in behavior to achieve a specific outcome, emphasizing intentionality.
Ik geloof niet dat hij dat opzettelijk deed.
I don't believe he did that intentionally.
In this usage, 'opzettelijk' is used to express doubt about the intentionality of someone's action, considering the possibility of accidental or unintended behavior.
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