NOUN

Ziel/t͡siːl/goal; target; destination

Ziel is a German noun that means goal, target, or destination. It is pronounced /t͡siːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ziele".

Definitions

1.something one wants to achieve or reach(ambition; objective)

a.a personal or organizational purpose

Ihr großes Ziel ist es, Ärztin zu werden.Her big goal is to become a doctor.

2.place someone wants to reach(endpoint; location)

a.end of a journey or route

Wir haben unser Ziel heute erreicht.We reached our destination today.

3.object at which something is aimed(shooting; sport)

a.target in sports or shooting

Der Pfeil traf genau ins Ziel.The arrow hit the target exactly.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Zieldie Ziele
Genitivedes Zielesder Ziele
Dativedem Zielden Zielen
Accusativedas Zieldie Ziele

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ziel" mean in English?
"Ziel" means goal, target, or destination. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ziel"?
"Ziel" is pronounced /t͡siːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ziel" der, die, or das?
"Ziel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Ziel"?
The plural of "Ziel" is "Ziele".
What part of speech is "Ziel"?
"Ziel" is a noun in German.

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