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
Composed of 'Ziel' (goal, target) + 'gerichtet' (directed). It literally means 'goal-directed'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ziel' is your goal, and 'gerichtet' means directed. So, your actions are directed at your goal.