zweckfremd
Translation
for an unintended purpose, inappropriate, extraneous, misused
Examples
Die zweckfremde Nutzung von Geldern ist verboten.
The misuse of funds is forbidden.
Er benutzte das Werkzeug zweckfremd.
He used the tool for an unintended purpose.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) for an unintended purpose ((et4)) zweckfremd verwenden The funds were used for an unintended purpose.
((sth.)) is inappropriate/misused etwas ist zweckfremd This use is inappropriate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inappropriate, improper; Antonyms: appropriate, suitable (zweckmäßig)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zweck' (purpose) and 'fremd' (foreign, alien). Literally means 'foreign to the purpose'.
Memory Tips
Think of something being used for a purpose that is 'foreign' (fremd) to its intended 'purpose' (Zweck).