zielgerichtet
Translation
targeted, focused, goal-oriented, purposeful
Examples
Wir brauchen eine zielgerichtete Strategie.
We need a targeted strategy.
Er arbeitet sehr zielgerichtet.
He works in a very focused manner.
Das war eine zielgerichtete Maßnahme.
That was a targeted measure.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) targeted, focused We need a targeted strategy.
((as an adverb)) in a focused manner He works very zielgerichtet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fokussiert, gezielt; Antonyms: ziellos (aimless), planlos (planless)
Etymology
A compound of 'Ziel' (goal, target) and 'gerichtet' (directed), the past participle of 'richten' (to direct). Literally 'goal-directed'.
Memory Tips
Picture an arrow that is 'gerichtet' (directed) at a 'Ziel' (target). This image perfectly captures the meaning of 'targeted' or 'focused'.