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Ziel

target

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dasZieln
Meaning of Ziel

an object or goal to reach

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German/t͡siːl/
target
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Ziel with English translation

Ziel usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Das Ziel ist noch weit entfernt.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wir haben das Ziel des Spiels fast erreicht.

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Ziel belongs to the topic "Top 1000, Sales". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Zieltarget
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Begrüßunggreeting
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Preisprice
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Ziel synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Ziel / Zielscheibe / Zielobjekt / Anvisiertes / Treffer / Mittelpunkt

Z
🇩🇪German
Zielscheibe

A literal target, especially in shooting or archery; can also be used metaphorically as an object of criticism.

B1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zielobjekt

A formal or technical term for the object toward which an action or effort is directed.

B1Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
Anvisiertes

What is intended or aimed at; a rare, somewhat colloquial way to refer to the chosen target.

B1Very Rarely
T
🇩🇪German
Treffer

A hit or strike; it refers to the result of aiming, not the goal itself.

B1Often
M
🇩🇪German
Mittelpunkt

The center or middle of something; sometimes figuratively, the focus of attention.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
Anlass

A reason or occasion for doing something; not a goal, but what triggers an action.

B1Often
B
🇩🇪German
Bestimmung

Purpose, destiny, or intended function; more abstract than Ziel.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
Absicht

Intent or intention; the plan or aim someone has in mind.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Aufgabe

A task, assignment, or duty to complete; it can be a goal, but usually refers to a concrete job.

B1Very Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zweck

Purpose or function; often answers the question “why?” or “what for?”.

B1Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
Punkt

Point, dot, or item; a very general word that can mean a location, aspect, or list item.

B1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
Destination

Destination or endpoint; the place someone or something is heading to, rather than an abstract goal.

B1Often

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How to pronounce Ziel and what this word means

Ziel means target. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Ziel

/t͡siːl/

Ziel translation

target

Ziel examples

Das Ziel ist noch weit entfernt.

Ziel transcription

/t͡siːl/

Questions about this word

Ziel meaning: what does it mean?

ein Gegenstand oder Vorhaben, das man erreichen oder treffen will

Ziel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Ziel is pronounced as /t͡siːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Ziel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das Ziel ist noch weit entfernt. Translation: Цель еще далеко.

Is Ziel part of Sales vocabulary?

Yes, Ziel (target) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Ziel part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, Ziel (target) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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