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“target” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zɔl/

Example

Das Soll wurde auf drei Prozent festgelegt.

The target was set at three percent.

Illustration for Soll (target)

How to say “target” in German

“Target” in German is Soll.

A planned target figure stands opposite the result achieved, while accounting places it on the debit side of an account.

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

Example sentences with Soll

Wir müssen den Sollwert bis Monatsende erreichen.

We must reach the target value by the end of the month.

Tips for using Soll

  • Soll is neuter and always capitalized as a noun, while the related verb is lowercase: das Soll but es soll.

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