German word

Zielsetzung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsiːlˌzɛt͡sʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine noungoal

Example

Er hat seine Zielsetzung klar formuliert.

He clearly formulated his goal.

Illustration for Zielsetzung (goal)

More examples

Im Meeting haben wir die Zielsetzung festgelegt.

In the meeting, we set the goal.

Core concept

A planning sheet with one target marked clearly, giving every later step a fixed direction.

Common phrases

  • Zielsetzung festlegen

    set a goal

  • konkrete Zielsetzung

    specific goal

  • an der Zielsetzung arbeiten

    work on the goal

Similar words

Ziel: A concrete point that someone seeks to reach.
Plan: A planned outline of steps and preparations for realizing a goal.
Absicht: A considered intention to perform an action.
Zweck: The aim or significance behind an action or plan.

Definition in German

die Formulierung eines konkreten Ziels; der Prozess, ein Ziel zu bestimmen.

Word origin

Zielsetzung combines Ziel, "goal", with Setzung, the noun formed from setzen, "to set", so it names the act or result of setting a goal.

Usage tips

  • Zielsetzung is especially common in formal plans, reports, and organizational language; everyday speech often uses Ziel instead.

Other meanings

  • goal settingnoun
  • aimnoun

Opposites

  • Ziellosigkeitaimlessnessnoun

Related words

  • Zielgoalnoun
  • Zielorientierunggoal orientationnoun

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