gezielten
Translation
targeted, specific, aimed, deliberate
Examples
Wir brauchen einen gezielten Plan.
We need a targeted plan.
Mit gezielten Fragen fand er die Antwort.
He found the answer with targeted questions.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun (declined) Used as an adjective before a noun. Wir brauchen einen gezielten Plan.
Similar Words
specific, intentional, deliberate; Antonyms: random, indiscriminate
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'zielen' (to aim), derived from 'das Ziel' (the goal, target). It literally means 'aimed'.
Memory Tips
Think of aiming for a 'Ziel' (goal/target). An action that is well-aimed is 'gezielt'.