Behuf
derNounbehalf; purpose (archaic/formal)
English translations
- 01
need
Word details
- German meaning
- Nutzen, Vorteil, Interesse (oft in der Wendung 'zum Behuf von' = zugunsten von).
- English meaning
- Benefit, advantage, interest (often in the phrase 'for the benefit of' = in favor of).
- Synonym
- Nutzen, Bedarf
- German example
- Die Spenden werden zum Behuf der Kinder verwendet.
- English example
- The donations are used for the benefit of the children.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Behuf
- Plural Form
- die Behufe
Related words
Example sentences with “Behuf”
Zum Behuf der Untersuchung wurden alle Akten geprüft. (For the purpose of the investigation, all files were reviewed.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Behuf' still commonly used?
It is quite formal and often found in legal or administrative texts. It is usually used in the phrase 'zum Behuf'.