Behuf

derNoun

behalf; purpose (archaic/formal)

English translations

  1. 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

Example sentences with “Behuf”

  1. 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'.