Das Ziel
Example: Wir haben das Ziel, das Projekt bis Ende des Monats abzuschließen.
Definition
"Das Ziel" refers to the target or goal that someone aims to reach or achieve, often representing a desired endpoint or objective in various contexts, such as projects, plans, or personal ambitions.
Etymology
The word "das Ziel" originates from Old High German 'zil', meaning 'target' or 'end point'. It is related to the verb 'ziehen', which means 'to draw' or 'to pull', reflecting the idea of drawing one's focus toward a specific point or goal.
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"Das Ziel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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