English–German
“purpose” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tsvɛk/
Example
Welchem Zweck dient dieses Formular?
What purpose does this form serve?
How to say “purpose” in German
“Purpose” in German is Zweck.
A destination marker that identifies what an action, object, or plan is directed toward.
Example sentences with Zweck
Das Projekt soll einen klaren Zweck erfüllen.
The project should serve a clear purpose.
Tips for using Zweck
- The verb dienen takes the dative, so "Welchem Zweck dient dieses Formular?" uses welchem rather than welchen.