der Zweck heiligt die Mittel in German

IPA: /dɛɐ̯ ˈtsvɛk ˈhaɪ̯lɪçt di ˈmɪtl̩/ Audio: De-der Zweck heiligt die Mittel.ogg

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Etymology: Literally, “the end hallows the means”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|the end hallows the means}} “the end hallows the means”, {{lit|the end hallows the means}} Literally, “the end hallows the means” Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} der Zweck heiligt die Mittel

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"der Zweck heiligt die Mittel" meaning in German

Proverb