No. 15,676 in German
zielt
"Zielt" means "aims" or "targets."
In a sentence
Das Unternehmen zielt auf eine Vergrößerung des Marktanteils.
The company aims to increase its market share.
Here, 'zielt' is used as a verb meaning 'aims' in the context of setting a goal or objective.
Er zielt mit dem Ball auf das Tor.
He aims the ball at the goal.
In this sentence, 'zielt' is used to describe the physical action of aiming, directing focus or attention towards a target.
Der Plan zielt darauf ab, die Kosten zu reduzieren.
The plan aims to reduce costs.
Here, 'zielt' is used metaphorically to describe the intent or purpose of the plan.
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