das Ziel
Translation
destination, goal, target
Examples
Wir haben das Ziel erreicht.
We have reached the destination.
Mein Ziel ist es, Deutsch zu lernen.
My goal is to learn German.
Das Ziel der Reise ist Berlin.
The destination of the trip is Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((das Ziel erreichen)) to reach the destination/goal We have reached the destination.
((sich3 ein Ziel setzen)) to set a goal (for oneself) I have set myself a new goal.
((am Ziel sein)) to be at the destination We are finally at the destination.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aim, end; Antonyms: start
Etymology
From Old High German 'zil' (boundary, end). Related to 'till'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'seal' (Ziel) marking the finish line.