purpose in German

purpose in German is Zweck, Ziel, Grund — purpose means the reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

purpose in German

Zweck

noun

The end for which something is done, is made or exists.

Ziel

noun

The end for which something is done, is made or exists.

Grund

noun

(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.

Absicht

noun

Resolution; determination.

Intention

noun

Resolution; determination.

Thema

noun

(obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

beabsichtigen

verb

(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

planen

verb

(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

vorschlagen

verb

(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

What does "purpose" mean?

noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
"The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget."
verb To intend or plan to do something.
"He purposed to finish the project before the deadline."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

purpose in a sentence

The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget.
She felt a new sense of purpose after starting the charity.
He purposed to finish the project before the deadline.

Similar words in German

intention motive plan point reason

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "purpose" in German?

"purpose" in German is Zweck, Ziel, Grund. purpose means: The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

How do you use "purpose" in a sentence?

Example: "The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget." In German, "purpose" is Zweck, Ziel, Grund.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "purpose": Zweck, Ziel, Grund, Absicht, Intention, Thema.

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