das Ziel

Plural: die Ziele
Based on: *tilan
Goethe A2 Noun #62 Noun
  1. the target, the aim, the goal, the objective, the destination
  2. The finish line
1.

the target, the aim, the goal, the objective, the destination

(Most generic and wide spread word. Related to the English "till/until".)
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  • Maria hat ihr Ziel verfehlt.
  • Maria missed her goal/target.
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2.

The finish line

(In racing)
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  • Maria ist als zweite ins Ziel gelaufen.
  • Maria was second to cross the finish line.
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How many meanings does the German word 'Ziel' have?

Ziel has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the target, the aim, the goal, the objective, the destination, 2. The finish line.

What is the gender of 'Ziel'?

das

What is the plural of 'Ziel'?

die Ziele

What is 'Ziel' related to?

The word 'Ziel' is related to *tilan.

Where can I learn more about 'Ziel'?

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