наме́ренно
adverb
Meanings
- intentionally, deliberately, willfully
Usage notes
As compared to специально, which usually indicates "for a particular reason, to achieve a particular result", намеренно is usually used to describe actions of a controversial, harmful, or criminal nature. Emphasizes that the action was done with intent and conscious choice.\n\nIts antonym is нечаянно.
Examples
- Ты хо́чешь сказа́ть, что намеренно скрыва́ешь свою́ красоту́?Do you mean you hide your beauty intentionally?
- Он действительно э́то сде́лал, случа́йно ли или намеренно.It is true that he did it, whether by accident or by design.
- Вы ду́маете, он сде́лал э́ту оши́бку намеренно?Do you think he made that mistake on purpose?