VERB
zielen/ˈt͡siːlən/to aim; to target; to be directed at
zielen is a German verb that means to aim, to target, or to be directed at. It is pronounced /ˈt͡siːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zielte" and the past participle is "gezielt".
Definitions
1.to direct something in order to hit a target(literal, with a weapon or object)
a.to take aim at a specific target
Er zielte mit dem Bogen auf die Scheibe.—He aimed the bow at the target.
2.to be directed at or intended for a certain purpose or effect(figurative, intention or purpose)
a.to have something as an objective; to be meant for
Die neuen Maßnahmen zielen auf eine bessere Zusammenarbeit ab.—The new measures are aimed at better cooperation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zielen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ziele |
| Present (du) | zielst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zielt |
| Preterite (ich) | zielte |
| Participle II | gezielt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zielte |
| Imperative (singular) | ziele |
| Imperative (plural) | zielt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zielen" mean in English?
- "zielen" means to aim, to target, or to be directed at. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zielen"?
- "zielen" is pronounced /ˈt͡siːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zielen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zielen" is "gezielt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zielen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zielen" becomes "zielte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zielen"?
- "zielen" is a verb in German.
