noun
purpose, aim
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Zweck (der) means purpose or aim, the intended goal or function of something. Plural: Zwecke. Genitive singular adds -s: des Zwecks. Common phrase: 'zu dem Zweck' or 'zum Zweck' meaning 'for the purpose of'. Masculine noun; regular declension otherwise. Used in formal and everyday speech.
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Der Zweck dieses Meetings ist, das Budget zu besprechen.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget.
Die Kommission erklärte den Zweck des Projekts, damit die Öffentlichkeit den Nutzen verstehen konnte.
The commission explained the purpose of the project so that the public could understand the benefit.
Was ist der Zweck?
What is the purpose?
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Picture a target with a big 'Z' in the bullseye: that Z stands for the 'Zweck' (purpose)
Think of English 'check' — a purpose or goal you 'check' off
DER Zweck — imagine a firm, definite stamp 'DER' on the target to recall masculine gender
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Common abstract noun used in formal and informal contexts. Genitive singular often forms with -s (des Zwecks).