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Zweck (noun)

purpose, aim

💬 Example

"Der Zweck des Treffens war die Planung des Projekts."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of checking a box. You do something for a specific ZWECK (check). What is the purpose? To get the ZWECK mark.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'Zweck' instead of 'Ziel' when talking about personal goals or destinations.

Saying 'für diesen Zweck' instead of the more idiomatic 'zu diesem Zweck' in formal contexts.

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