purpose

ˈpɜrpəs
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Translation of purpose into German,

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Noun

1.

goal

intention or objective aimed to be achieved
  • He went to the university with the purpose of getting a degree..Er ging zur Universität mit dem Ziel, einen Abschluss zu machen
2.

use case

intended role or aim behind an action, plan or thing
  • The purpose of the meeting was to decide next steps.Der Zweck der Besprechung war es, die nächsten Schritte festzulegen.
3.

goal

fixed intention or determination
  • She pursued her goals with great purpose.Sie verfolgte ihre Ziele mit großer Zielstrebigkeit.

Verb

1.

intend

tr.
have as one's intention or objective
tr.
  • He purposed to start his own business next year..Er beabsichtigte, nächstes Jahr sein eigenes Geschäft zu eröffnen
2.

decision

intr.Dated
reach a decision about a plan
intr.Dated
  • We purpose to travel abroad this summer.Wir haben vor, diesen Sommer ins Ausland zu reisen.
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Expressions with purpose: examples in English and translations in German

den Zweck verfehlen
If you lock the keys inside, you defeat the purpose.
absichtlich, aber scheinbar zufällig
absichtlich, jedoch so getan, als sei es zufällig
She spilled the drink accidentally on purpose to get his attention.
zweckmäßig
geeignet
The new software is fit for purpose.
seinen Zweck erfüllen
This cheap tarp isn’t pretty, but it answers the purpose.
es nützt jemandem
He spreads rumors when it serves his purpose.
seinen Zweck erfüllen
den Anforderungen genügen
The temporary solution served its purpose until a permanent fix was found.

Synonyms and analogies of purpose in English

Examples of purpose in a sentence

  • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
  • She questioned the purpose of spending so much money on advertising.
  • Each tool in the kit serves a specific purpose in the repair process.
  • He spoke with purpose during the interview.
  • They worked with renewed purpose after the setback.
  • They purposed to travel the world together.

Translations of "purpose" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derZwecknm.

The wrecking ball's purpose was clear as it swung into action.

Der Zweck der Abrissbirne war klar, als sie in Aktion trat.

dasZielnn.

The team pushed forward determinedly, united in their purpose.

Das Team setzte energisch fort, vereint in ihrem Ziel.

derSinnnm.

She rose from the rubble of depression and found purpose in helping others.

Sie ist aus der Asche der Depression auferstanden und fand Sinn im Helfen.

dieAbsichtnf.

Each dance is for a specific purpose which is ever evolving.

Jeder Tanz ist für eine spezielle Absicht die sich immer enthüllt.

derVerwendungszwecknm.

Please indicate your customer or complaint number as your intended purpose.

Bitte geben Sie dann als Verwendungszweck Ihre Kunden- oder Reklamationsnummer an.

Verb
vorhabenv.

Who the characters are and what their purpose is remains unknown...

Wer die Charaktere sind und was sie vorhaben bleibt in aller Munde.

beabsichtigenv.

Critics argue that the legal loophole undermines the intended purpose of the law.

Kritiker argumentieren, dass das juristische Schlupfloch den beabsichtigten Zweck des Gesetzes untergräbt.

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purpose: Examples and translations in context

This old laptop still serves my purpose for writing and browsing the web.

Dieser alte Laptop erfüllt noch seinen Zweck zum Schreiben und Surfen im Internet.

The cover page includes important information about the document's purpose.

Das Deckblatt enthält wichtige Informationen über den Zweck des Dokuments.

The emergency plan answers the purpose, provided everyone follows the instructions carefully.

Der Notfallplan entspricht dem Zweck, sofern alle die Anweisungen sorgfältig befolgen.

It's important to understand the purpose of each line item in the budget.

Es ist wichtig, den Zweck jedes Postens im Budget zu verstehen.

Each contact name on my list has a specific purpose or category.

Jeder Kontakt in meiner Liste hat einen bestimmten Zweck oder eine Kategorie.

This provisional timetable answers the purpose until final examination dates are confirmed.

Dieser vorläufige Zeitplan entspricht dem Zweck, bis endgültige Prüfungstermine feststehen.

A quick phone call will serve your purpose better than a long email today.

Ein kurzer Anruf erfüllt heute deinen Zweck besser als eine lange E-Mail.

The draft contract served its purpose as a basis for further negotiations.

Der Vertragsentwurf hat als Grundlage für weitere Verhandlungen seinen Zweck erfüllt.

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