zweckmäßig

C1

expedient (useful / convenient)

English meaning
expedient (useful / convenient)

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zweckmäßig in a sentence

Eine zweckmäßige Lösung ist oft die beste.

An expedient solution is often the best.

Comparative and superlative

zweckmäßig → zweckmäßiger → am zweckmäßigsten

Word family

zweckmäßig is built from der Zweck (purpose, goal). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words built on zweckmäßig:

Where zweckmäßig comes from

Zweck + -mäßig

Words that go with zweckmäßig

Questions about zweckmäßig

What is the comparative of zweckmäßig?

zweckmäßig → zweckmäßiger → am zweckmäßigsten.

What does zweckmäßig mean in English?

zweckmäßig means "expedient (useful / convenient)". For example: "Eine zweckmäßige Lösung ist oft die beste." — "An expedient solution is often the best."

What level is zweckmäßig in German?

zweckmäßig is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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