ideell
non-material
Based on intellectual, mental, or intangible values rather than being aimed at material benefit.
EXAMPLE
Für sie hatte die Auszeichnung vor allem einen ideellen Wert.
For her, the award's value was above all non-material.
ideell
non-material / idealistic
ideell – ideeller – am ideellsten
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Meanings
ideell
idealistic
Selfless and oriented toward an idea or an ideal goal, without seeking personal advantage.
EXAMPLE
Er unterstützt das Projekt aus ideellen Gründen.
He supports the project for idealistic reasons.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry ideell, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | ideell |
|---|---|
| comparative | ideeller |
| superlative | am ideellsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
Common collocations include „einen ideellen Wert haben“ (to have non-material value) and „einer Sache einen ideellen Wert beimessen“ (to attach non-material value to something). With „beimessen“, the thing takes the dative and the value takes the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Meine Großmutter misst diesem alten Foto einen hohen ideellen Wert bei.
My grandmother attaches great sentimental value to this old photograph.
Expressing reasons
„Aus ideellen Gründen“ (for idealistic reasons) states the motivation for an action. This phrase is especially suitable with verbs such as „handeln“ (to act), „sich engagieren“ (to get involved), and „unterstützen“ (to support).
EXAMPLE
Viele Mitglieder engagieren sich aus ideellen Gründen für den Schutz der Wälder.
Many members get involved in protecting the forests for idealistic reasons.
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