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perfunctory in German

perfunctory in German is flüchtig, oberflächlich, der Form halber — perfunctory means done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.

perfunctory in German

flüchtig
adj
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
oberflächlich
adj
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
der Form halber
adj
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
formell
adj
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
maschinell
adj
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
nachlässig
adj
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.

What does "perfunctory" mean?

  1. adj Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
  2. adj Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
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What is "perfunctory" in German?

"perfunctory" in German is flüchtig, oberflächlich, der Form halber. perfunctory means: Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.

Are there other ways to say "perfunctory" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "perfunctory": flüchtig, oberflächlich, der Form halber, formell, maschinell, nachlässig.

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