how to pronounce vorsatz

/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzat͡s/

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vorsatz is pronounced in two syllables

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oː

2.

t͡s

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An example use of vorsatz in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… der vorsatz nicht vorliegt und deswegen …”

meanings of vorsatz

noun:

Something in front of something else.
Intention, something undertaken; resolution.
Malice, intention, premeditation.
An extension or accessory to a machine or tool that allows performance of specialized work.
The preceding sentence.
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vorsatz frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word vorsatz occurs in german on average 7.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.