Das Ziel
Example: Wir erreichen das Ziel nach einer langen Wanderung.
Definition
"das Ziel" refers to the endpoint or objective that someone aims to reach, often used in contexts like journeys or tasks. For example, in the phrase 'Wir erreichen das Ziel nach einer langen Wanderung,' it means the destination reached after a long hike.
Etymology
The German word "das Ziel" derives from Middle High German 'ziel,' meaning 'target' or 'goal.' It is related to the verb 'zielen,' which means 'to aim.' Did you know that the concept behind "das Ziel" comes from archery, where hitting a physical target was essential, symbolizing any kind of objective or endpoint?
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"Das Ziel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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