NOUN
dasZiel/t͡siːl/goal; target; aim
Ziel is a German noun that means goal, target, or aim. It is pronounced /t͡siːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ziele".
Definitions
1.something that one wants to achieve or accomplish(intention/purpose)
a.personal or professional objective
Mein Ziel ist es, die Prüfung zu bestehen.—My goal is to pass the exam.
2.a place or object to be reached or hit(sports/shooting)
a.target, endpoint in competitions
Der Läufer erreicht das Ziel nach zwei Stunden.—The runner reaches the finish line after two hours.
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 aim. 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.
