NOUN
derZweck/t͡svɛk/purpose; aim; function
Zweck is a German noun that means purpose, aim, or function. It is pronounced /t͡svɛk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zwecke".
Definitions
1.a reason for which something is done or created; an aim or objective(aim; goal)
a.specific aim or goal pursued
Er macht das nur aus reinem Zweck.—He does that only for a specific aim.
2.function or use of something(function; use)
a.practical function something is used for
Dieses Gerät erfüllt mehrere Zwecke.—This device serves several functions.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zweck | die Zwecke |
| Genitive | des Zweckes | der Zwecke |
| Dative | dem Zweck | den Zwecken |
| Accusative | den Zweck | die Zwecke |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zweck" mean in English?
- "Zweck" means purpose, aim, or function. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zweck"?
- "Zweck" is pronounced /t͡svɛk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zweck" der, die, or das?
- "Zweck" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zweck"?
- The plural of "Zweck" is "Zwecke".
- What part of speech is "Zweck"?
- "Zweck" is a noun in German.
