Adverb
zugute
Pronunciation: [ˌt͡suˈɡuːtə]
to the benefit of (someone), for the good of (chiefly in 'jemandem zugutekommen' = to benefit someone)
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Meanings
Adverb
- to the benefit of (someone), for the good of (chiefly in 'jemandem zugutekommen' = to benefit someone)
Example sentence
Yoga kommt der Gesundheit in mannigfacher Weise zugute.
Yoga benefits health in many ways.
Usage
- jemandem zugutekommen — Benefit someone; the person is dative.
- kommt zugute / ist zugutegekommen — The parts separate in a main clause and rejoin in the participle.
Die Einnahmen kommen der Schulbibliothek zugute.
The proceeds benefit the school library.