English–German

“goal” in German

German

AlsoTreffer · Zielsetzung

Pronunciation

IPA/tsiːl/

Example

Unsere Ziele sind klar.

Our goals are clear.

Illustration for Ziel (goal)

How to say “goal” in German

“Goal” in German is Ziel.

A marked point toward which movement or deliberate action is directed.

Full entry for Ziel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ziel

Nach zwei Stunden waren wir endlich am Ziel.

After two hours, we were finally at the destination.

Tips for using Ziel

  • Ziel is neuter, so the basic forms are das Ziel and die Ziele, with an umlaut in the plural.

Other German words for “goal”

Er hat zwei Treffer im Spiel erzielt.

He scored two goals in the game.

Er hat seine Zielsetzung klar formuliert.

He clearly formulated his goal.

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