zwecks
Translation
for the purpose of, in order to
Examples
Er kam zwecks einer Besprechung.
He came for the purpose of a meeting.
Zwecks besserer Lesbarkeit wurde die Schrift vergrößert.
The font was enlarged for the purpose of better readability.
Grammar Patterns
zwecks ((sth.gen)) for the purpose of ((sth.)) He left for the purpose of signing the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zum Zweck, für, wegen, um ... zu
Etymology
Derived from the genitive case of the noun 'der Zweck' (purpose). It literally means 'of the purpose'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a contraction of 'Zweckes' (of the purpose). This helps remember it requires the genitive case and is a formal term.