angepeilt
Translation
targeted, aimed at, sought
Examples
Das angepeilte Ziel wurde erreicht.
The targeted goal was achieved.
Der angepeilte Termin ist der erste Mai.
The targeted date is the first of May.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as an attributive adjective: used before a noun The angepeilte Ziel is clear.
Similar Words
angestrebt (striven for), gezielt (targeted)
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (at, towards) and 'peilen' (to take a bearing, to aim). Literally 'aimed at'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'aiming at' a target. The 'an-' prefix often indicates direction towards something.