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zwecks

zwecks
for the purpose of
From Lesson 309:Formal prepositions of purpose (mangels, zwecks)·German

Usages of zwecks

Zwecks unseres Überlebens errichten wir sofort einen Unterschlupf.
For the purpose of our survival, we build a shelter immediately.
Zwecks sicheren Trinkwassers kochen wir das Wasser aus dem Fluss ab.
For the purpose of safe drinking water, we boil the water from the river.
Dagegen machen wir ein Feuer zwecks der Wärme.
On the other hand, we make a fire for the purpose of warmth.
Mangels eines Zeltes benutzen wir die Höhle zwecks unseres Überlebens.
For lack of a tent, we use the cave for the purpose of our survival.
Zwecks einer Einigung sprechen wir mit dem Mediator.
For the purpose of an agreement, we are speaking with the mediator.

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