expedient in German
expedient in German is zweckmäßig, angebracht, angemessen — expedient means convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
expedient in German
zweckmäßig
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
angebracht
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
angemessen
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
angenehm
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
bequem
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
brauchbar
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
bequem
Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
naheliegend
Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
opportun
Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
eigennützig
Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
von Eigennutz
Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
zweckmäßig
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
angenehm
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
bequem
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
günstig
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
nützlich
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
praktisch
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
Ausweg
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Mittel
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Notbehelf
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Notlösung
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Ausflucht
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Behelf
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
What does "expedient" mean?
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adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
"It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election."
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noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
"They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem."
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expedient in a sentence
- It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election.
- They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem.
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What is "expedient" in German?
"expedient" in German is zweckmäßig, angebracht, angemessen. expedient means: Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
How do you use "expedient" in a sentence?
Example: "It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election." In German, "expedient" is zweckmäßig, angebracht, angemessen.
Are there other ways to say "expedient" in German?
Yes — German has 19 translations listed for "expedient": zweckmäßig, angebracht, angemessen, angenehm, bequem, brauchbar.
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