ADPOSITION

zwecks/t͡svɛks/for the purpose of; for; in order to

zwecks is a German adposition that means for the purpose of, for, or in order to. It is pronounced /t͡svɛks/.

Definitions

1.in order to achieve something; for the reason of(purpose)

a.used before a genitive noun to indicate the purpose or aim of an action

Sie sammeln Spenden zwecks Renovierung der Schule.They are collecting donations for the purpose of renovating the school.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zwecks" mean in English?
"zwecks" means for the purpose of, for, or in order to. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "zwecks"?
"zwecks" is pronounced /t͡svɛks/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zwecks"?
"zwecks" is a adposition in German.

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