to aim to achieve, to intend
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | — | bezwecken |
| Third | — | bezwecken |
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | — | bezwecken |
| Third | — | bezwecken |
Keine Ahnung, was sie bezwecken sollen.
I have no idea what they're supposed to achieve.
— State and Main (2000)
Können Sie mir bitte sagen, was Sie mit dieser Sache bezwecken?
Could you please tell me what you’re trying to achieve with this?
— Aquarius (2016)