This is the 552nd most frequent Dutch word.
bedoeling
"Intention" or "purpose."
Here, "bedoeling" is used to denote the purpose or intent behind an action or activity.
De bedoeling van deze oefening is om je taalvaardigheid te verbeteren.
The purpose of this exercise is to improve your language skills.
In this sentence, "bedoeling" refers to the intention or aim of one's action, often in a personal context.
Ik had niet de bedoeling om je te beledigen.
I did not mean to offend you.
Here, "bedoeling" is used to inquire about someone's personal motive or objective regarding a specific undertaking.