How the word "der Zweck" is translated into English
Was ist der Zweck dieses Treffens?
[ˈvas ˈɪst deːɐ ˈtsvɛk ˈdiːzəs ˈtrɛfn̩s?]
What's the purpose of this meeting?
Das Geld ist für einen guten Zweck.
[das ˈɡɛlt ˈɪst ˈfyːɐ̯ ˈaɪ̯nən ˈɡuːtn̩ ˈtsvɛk.]
The money is for a good cause.
Diese Software erfüllt ihren Zweck leider nicht.
[ˈdiːzə ˈsɔftvɛːɐ̯ ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlt ˈiːrən ˈtsvɛk ˈlaɪ̯dɐ ˈnɪçt.]
Unfortunately, this software doesn't serve its purpose.
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