How do you use "sake" in a sentence?

For the sake of clarity, let me explain again. She stayed in the marriage for the sake of the children. For goodness' sake, stop making that noise!

sake

Q: What does "sake" mean?

For the purpose or benefit of someone or something Sake is used in phrases indicating purpose or benefit: 'for the sake of' means for the purpose or benefit of someone/something; 'for goodness' sake' expresses frustration or emphasis; 'for old times' sake' means in memory of the past. Note: this is different from 'sake' (酒), the Japanese rice wine.

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Meaning: For the purpose or benefit of someone or something

缘故，利益

bien, beneficio

ため、利益

위함, 이익

Sake is used in phrases indicating purpose or benefit: 'for the sake of' means for the purpose or benefit of someone/something; 'for goodness' sake' expresses frustration or emphasis; 'for old times' sake' means in memory of the past. Note: this is different from 'sake' (酒), the Japanese rice wine.

Sake用于表示目的或利益的短语中：'for the sake of'意为为了某人/某事的目的或利益；'for goodness' sake'表示沮丧或强调；'for old times' sake'意为为了纪念过去。注意：这与日本清酒'sake'（酒）不同。

Sake se usa en frases que indican propósito o beneficio: «for the sake of» significa por el propósito o beneficio de alguien/algo; «for goodness' sake» expresa frustración o énfasis; «for old times' sake» significa en memoria del pasado. Nota: esto es diferente de «sake» (酒), el vino de arroz japonés.

Sakeは目的や利益を示すフレーズで使われます：「for the sake of」は誰か/何かの目的や利益のために；「for goodness' sake」は苛立ちや強調を表す；「for old times' sake」は過去を懐かしんで。注：これは日本酒の「酒」とは異なります。

Sake는 목적이나 이익을 나타내는 구문에서 사용됩니다: 'for the sake of'는 누군가/무언가의 이익이나 목적을 위해, 'for goodness' sake'는 짜증이나 강조를 표현하며, 'for old times' sake'는 과거를 추억하며라는 뜻입니다. 참고: 이것은 일본 쌀 술인 사케(酒)와는 다른 단어입니다.

Examples

For the sake of clarity, let me explain again.
为了清楚起见，让我再解释一遍。
Por claridad, déjame explicar de nuevo.
明確にするために、もう一度説明させてください。
명확히 하기 위해 다시 한번 설명하겠습니다.
She stayed in the marriage for the sake of the children.
她为了孩子们留在了这段婚姻中。
Ella permaneció en el matrimonio por el bien de los niños.
彼女は子供たちのためにその結婚生活を続けました。
그녀는 아이들을 위해 결혼 생활을 유지했습니다.
For goodness' sake, stop making that noise!
看在老天的份上，别再发出那种噪音了！
¡Por Dios, deja de hacer ese ruido!
お願いだから、その音を立てるのをやめて！
제발, 그 소리 좀 그만 내!

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'sacu' meaning 'a lawsuit, cause, dispute', from Proto-Germanic 'sako' (affair, thing, charge). Related to 'seek'. The phrase 'for the sake of' means 'for the cause of'. Not related to the Japanese rice wine.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal