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destination
The goal of a journey or transport; the place where someone or something is supposed to arrive. The term is used especially in the context of tourism, travel, and logistics.
Mallorca ist eine der beliebtesten Urlaubs-Destinationen für deutsche Touristen.
Mallorca is one of the most popular vacation destinations for German tourists.
Careful: 'Die Destination' (the destination) in German refers almost exclusively to a physical travel or transport destination. It is not used like the English word 'destination' or 'destiny' for a life goal or fate.
Unsere nächste Destination auf der Weltreise ist Thailand.
Our next destination on the trip around the world is Thailand.
The word 'Destination' (destination) belongs to the language of tourism, the travel industry, and logistics. It sounds more professional and is often used in travel catalogs, on booking platforms, or in freight documents.
Das Reisebüro bietet exklusive Touren zu unbekannten Destinationen an.
The travel agency offers exclusive tours to unknown destinations.
'Destination' (destination) is often combined with adjectives that describe its attractiveness or type. Common examples are 'beliebte' (popular), 'exotische' (exotic), 'nächste' (next), or 'endgültige' (final) Destination.
Paris ist eine beliebte Destination für ein romantisches Wochenende.
Paris is a popular destination for a romantic weekend.
goal / destination / target
'das Ziel' and 'die Destination' can both mean the place someone travels to or something is transported to. 'das Ziel' is the normal, general word and fits almost any everyday situation. 'die Destination' sounds more specialized and is used mainly in travel, tourism, or transport, for example in travel offers or logistics. In everyday language, people usually say 'Ziel'. 'Destination' often sounds more formal or technical.
Für den Sommerurlaub sucht die Familie eine ruhige Destination am Meer.
For their summer vacation, the family is looking for a quiet destination by the sea.
Nach drei Stunden Fahrt haben wir unser Ziel erreicht.
After three hours of driving, we reached our destination.