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destination
The place where a journey, transport, or movement ends; the travel destination or destination point.
Nach einer langen Zugfahrt erreichten wir endlich unseren Zielort in den Alpen.
After a long train journey, we finally reached our destination in the Alps.
'Zielort' (destination) is a compound noun made up of 'das Ziel' (the goal/destination) and 'der Ort' (the place). So it literally means the 'place that is the destination' and is therefore easy to understand.
Unser Zielort liegt direkt am Meer.
Our destination is right by the sea.
Common verbs used with 'Zielort' (destination) are 'erreichen' (to reach), 'ankommen' (to arrive), and 'eingeben' (to enter), e.g. into a navigation system.
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Zielort in das Navigationsgerät ein.
Please enter your destination into the navigation device.
The preposition depends on the situation. You reach 'den Zielort' (the destination; accusative), arrive 'am Zielort' (at the destination; dative), or travel 'zum Zielort' (to the destination; dative).
Die Lieferung ist pünktlich am Zielort angekommen.
The delivery arrived at the destination on time.
goal / destination / target
'das Ziel' and 'der Zielort' can both mean the point where a journey or route ends. 'das Ziel' is more general and can also be used for a race, a walk, or a plan. 'der Zielort' is more precise: it refers to a place where a journey, transport, or movement ends. Learners may confuse the words because both fit in travel contexts. If you are simply saying where you want to go, 'Ziel' is often enough; for transport, addresses, or travel planning, 'Zielort' sounds more precise.
Bitte geben Sie bei der Buchung den Zielort der Lieferung an.
Please enter the delivery destination when booking.
Nach drei Stunden Wanderung haben wir endlich das Ziel erreicht.
After three hours of hiking, we finally reached our destination.