ADVERB
zugute/ˌt͡suˈɡuːtə/for the benefit; to one's credit
zugute is a German adverb that means for the benefit or to one's credit. It is pronounced /ˌt͡suˈɡuːtə/.
Definitions
1.to someone's advantage or benefit; as a credit(fixed expressions)
a.used with 'kommen' in 'jemandem zugute kommen': to benefit someone
Die Spende kommt den Kindern zugute.—The donation benefits the children.
b.used with 'halten' in 'jemandem etw. zugutehalten': to credit someone with something; take into consideration in someone's favour
Das kann man ihm zugutehalten.—That can be credited to him.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zugute" mean in English?
- "zugute" means for the benefit or to one's credit. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "zugute"?
- "zugute" is pronounced /ˌt͡suˈɡuːtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zugute"?
- "zugute" is a adverb in German.
