benefit
der Nutz
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for the benefit and welfare of
To the advantage and for the well-being of someone or something.
Die Spende wurde zu Nutz und Frommen der Kinder verwendet.
The donation was used for the benefit and welfare of the children.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Nutzes |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Nutz | – |
| accusative | den Nutz | – |
| dative | dem Nutz | – |
| genitive | des Nutzes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Nutz' (benefit) is archaic and is now found almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'zu Nutz und Frommen' (for the benefit and welfare of). The expression sounds old-fashioned and is often used humorously.
Er räumte den Kühlschrank leer, angeblich zu Nutz und Frommen der ganzen WG.
He cleared out the refrigerator, allegedly for the benefit and welfare of the entire shared apartment.
'Zu Nutz und Frommen' (for the benefit and welfare of) is a fixed expression. It is often followed by a genitive, which indicates who is to benefit or whose well-being is concerned.
Die Stiftung arbeitet zu Nutz und Frommen der benachteiligten Familien.
The foundation works for the benefit and welfare of disadvantaged families.
