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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHauptzweck
Pronunciation / Transliteration: haʊ̯pt.tsvɛʁk
"Der Hauptzweck dieser Reise ist geschäftlicher Natur."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The primary objective, fundamental goal, or central reason behind an action, plan, or entity.
"The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new budget proposal." - 2
The most significant function or intended use of a tool, system, or organization.
"The main purpose of the software is to streamline inventory management."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'main' (from Old English 'mægen', meaning strength or power) and Latin 'propositum' (meaning a plan or intention). Over time, the phrase solidified to denote the central objective or most important reason for an action, project, or existence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Main purpose" is said worldwide
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objectif principal
Transliteration: ɔbʒɛktif pʁɛnsipal
"L'objectif principal de ce projet est d'aider la communauté."
Hauptzweck
Transliteration: haʊ̯pt.tsvɛʁk
"Der Hauptzweck dieser Reise ist geschäftlicher Natur."
scopo principale
Transliteration: ˈskɔːpo prinʧiˈpale
"Lo scopo principale di questa ricerca è trovare una cura."
propósito principal
Transliteration: pɾoˈpósito pɾinθiˈpal
"El propósito principal de la reunión es evaluar los resultados."
propósito principal
Transliteration: pɾoˈpuzitu pɾĩsiˈpaw
"O propósito principal da empresa é inovar no setor."
मुख्य उद्देश्य
Transliteration: mukhya uddeshya
"इस योजना का मुख्य उद्देश्य गरीबों की मदद करना है।"
主要目的
Transliteration: zhǔyào mùdì
"这次会议的主要目的是审查预算。"
주요 목적
Transliteration: juyu mokjeok
"이 프로젝트의 주요 목적은 효율성을 높이는 것입니다."
主な目的
Transliteration: omona mokuteki
"この法律の主な目的は国民の権利を守ることです。"
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