Das Ziel
Example: Unser Ziel ist es, den Strand bis zum Abend zu erreichen.
Definition
"Das Ziel" refers to the destination or endpoint of a journey or activity, especially in the context of tourism. It is the place or objective travelers aim to reach, as in the phrase, 'Unser Ziel ist es, den Strand bis zum Abend zu erreichen,' meaning the goal is to arrive at the beach by evening.
Translations
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the goal -
el objetivo -
het doel -
l'objectiu -
le but
Etymology
The word "das Ziel" comes from the Old High German word 'zīl,' meaning 'target' or 'goal.' Originally, it referred to a physical mark for shooting or throwing, evolving to mean any endpoint or purpose. Did you know? The concept of "Ziel" reflects the idea of aiming or directing efforts towards a specific point.
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"Das Ziel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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