VERB
zielen/ˈt͡siːlən/to aim; to take aim
zielen is a German verb that means to aim or to take aim. It is pronounced /ˈt͡siːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zielte" and the past participle is "gezielt".
Definitions
1.to direct an action or object toward a target(shooting, throwing, general)
a.to point a weapon, object, or action toward something
Der Schütze beginnt zu zielen, bevor er abdrückt.—The shooter starts to aim before pulling the trigger.
b.to intend or try to achieve something; to target an outcome
Die Kampagne zielt auf junge Erwachsene ab.—The campaign targets young adults.
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 or to take aim. 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.
