No. 15,172 in German
tauge
"Tauge" is a verb form of "taugen," meaning "to be suitable" or "to be of use."
In a sentence
Ich tauge nicht dazu, früh aufzustehen.
I am not suitable for getting up early.
Here, 'tauge' expresses suitability or adequacy.
Was tauge ich für diese Aufgabe?
What am I good for in this task?
In this case, 'tauge' questions one's competence or applicability.
Das Werkzeug taugt nichts.
This tool is of no use.
Here, 'tauge' is used to indicate functionality or usefulness.
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