Taugen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Taugen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be suitable", "be fit" or "be good for".

Essential properties of "taugen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: taugen
  • Simple past: taugte
  • Participle: getaugt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "taugen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be useful or suitable for a purpose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieses Werkzeug taugt nicht für die Reparatur.This tool is not suitable for the repair.
  2. Er taugt als Lehrer, weil er geduldig ist.He is suitable as a teacher because he is patient.
  3. Das alte Auto taugt nicht mehr für lange Fahrten.The old car is no longer suitable for long journeys.

2.) "To possess necessary qualities/skills"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er taugt nicht zum Manager.He is not fit to be a manager.
  2. Sie taugt zur Führungskraft.She is fit to be a leader.
  3. Er taugt nicht für diese Aufgabe.He is not suitable for this task.
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