Zamierzenie

Zamierzenie is a Polish noun that denotes a mental state of intending to perform an action and to bring about a specific result. It refers to a planned or decided course of action and often implies some degree of deliberation and commitment to see the plan through.

Etymology and usage: the word comes from the verb zamierzać, meaning to intend or to plan. In everyday speech, zamierzenie is commonly used interchangeably with zamiar, but in more formal or technical contexts there can be a subtle distinction: zamierzenie emphasizes the existence of a plan or aim, while zamiar highlights the will or decision to execute it.

In law and philosophy, zamierzenie is discussed as a component of intentionality. In legal contexts it is related to the concept of intent or purpose behind an act, contrasting with unintentional or negligent conduct. In moral and ethical philosophy, zamierzenie is examined as a factor that can influence judgments about responsibility and the evaluation of outcomes.

Examples: “Jej zamierzenie było jasne od samego początku, było to naprawienie błędu.”; “Miał zamiar popełnić przestępstwo” illustrates the more common legal phrasing, while zamierzenie can appear in formal analyses of motive and plan.

See also: zamiar, cel, plan, intencja, umyślność.

Zamierzenie thus functions as a flexible term describing the poised, conscious plan to act, and it appears across everyday language, law, and philosophy to capture the mindset accompanying intentional action.