Translation
the purpose, aim
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Word origin
From Middle High German zwec ('peg, nail in the centre of a target'), which came to mean the target itself and then the purpose behind an action.
- Origin
- Middle High German
- Root
- zwec
Grammar
Examples
Treffens .
The purpose of this meeting is clear.
?
For what purpose do you need the money?
erfüllt .
This rule no longer serves its purpose.
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