ideell
Translation
ideal, non-material, intangible, conceptual
Examples
Er leistete einen ideellen Beitrag.
He made an ideal contribution.
Wir unterstützen das Projekt aus ideellen Gründen.
We support the project for non-material reasons.
Grammar Patterns
((ideell)) + Noun (an ideal value) The ideal value of this item is high.
((sth.)) is ((ideell)) (The value is purely ideal) The value is purely ideal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abstrakt, geistig, immateriell; Antonyms: materiell, finanziell
Etymology
From German 'Idee' (idea) + '-ell' (adjective suffix). Related to the abstract nature of an idea.
Memory Tips
Think 'ideal' but in a philosophical or non-financial sense. An 'ideeller Wert' is a value that isn't monetary.