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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ziel | die Ziele |
| Genitive | des Zieles | der Ziele |
| Dative | dem Ziel | den Zielen |
| Accusative | das Ziel | die 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.
