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der Zweck

purpose

German grammar
derder Zweckm
Meaning of der Zweck

the reason for doing something

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German/ˈtsvɛk/
Russian transcription[t͡sʲelʲ]
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der Zweck with Russian translation

der Zweck usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Какова цель этого инструмента?

Was ist der Zweck dieses Werkzeugs?

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Цель упражнения ясна.

Der Zweck der Übung ist klar.

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der Zweck belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Zweckцель
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der Zweck synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Zweck / Absicht / Beweggrund / Zielsetzung / Anlass / Sinn

A
🇩🇪German
Absicht

An intention to do something; it emphasizes the internal plan behind an action.

A2Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
Beweggrund

A motive or reason for an action; it sounds somewhat formal and focuses on why someone did something.

A2Rarely
Z
🇩🇪German
Zielsetzung

Goal setting or a defined objective; it is often used in business or educational contexts.

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Anlass

A reason, occasion, or trigger for something; it is not the main goal, but the cause that leads to action now.

A2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sinn

Meaning, sense, or purpose; it often refers to why something exists or is done.

A2Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
Bedeutung

Meaning or significance; it is not about a goal, but about what something means or how important it is.

A2Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
Plan

A plan of action; it is not the purpose itself, but the method or sequence for reaching it.

A2Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Funktion

Function, role, or use; it often refers to what a thing or part of a system is used for.

A2Very Often

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der Zweck means purpose. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Zweck

/ˈtsvɛk/

der Zweck translation

purpose

der Zweck examples

Was ist der Zweck dieses Werkzeugs?

der Zweck transcription

/ˈtsvɛk/

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der Zweck meaning: what does it mean?

der Grund, warum man etwas tut

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der Zweck is pronounced as /ˈtsvɛk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

der Zweck definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Was ist der Zweck dieses Werkzeugs? Translation: Какова цель этого инструмента?

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