Das Ziel
Example: Wir erreichen das Ziel nach einer langen Reise.
Definition
"Das Ziel" refers to the endpoint or objective that one aims to reach, especially after effort or travel. It signifies the final destination or purpose, as in the phrase 'Wir erreichen das Ziel nach einer langen Reise,' meaning reaching the goal after a long journey.
Etymology
The word "das Ziel" comes from the Middle High German term 'zîl,' meaning target or goal, which itself originates from Old High German 'zil.' Originally, it referred to a mark or boundary to be reached, like in archery, and over time it evolved to mean any kind of objective or endpoint.
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"Das Ziel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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