No. 558 in Afrikaans
doel
"Doel" means "goal" or "aim" in English.
In a sentence
Die span het hul doel bereik deur hard te oefen.
The team achieved their goal by practicing hard.
In this sentence, 'doel' refers to a goal or objective that is aimed to be achieved.
Die speler het 'n doel aangeteken tydens die wedstryd.
The player scored a goal during the match.
Here, 'doel' is used in the context of sports, referring to scoring a point in the game.
Die doel van die oefening is om meer selfvertroue te kweek.
The purpose of the exercise is to foster more self-confidence.
In this case, 'doel' implies a purpose or intention behind an action or activity.
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