how to pronounce zweckentfremden

/ˈt͡svɛkʔɛntˌfʁɛmdn̩/

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zweckentfremden is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of zweckentfremden in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… verändern um zweckentfremden um sich …”

meanings of zweckentfremden

verb:

To repurpose (for non-intended purposes).

zweckentfremden frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word zweckentfremden occurs in german on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.