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), from 'das Ziel' (the target, goal). It literally means 'aimed' or 'targeted'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a marksman aiming at a 'Ziel' (target). Their shot is 'gezielt'.