target
die Zielperson, die Zielpersonen
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target
A person toward whom a particular action, measure, or observation is directed. The word is used especially in investigations, surveillance, or planned attacks.
Die Polizei beobachtete die Zielperson mehrere Tage lang.
The police observed the target for several days.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zielpersonen |
| genitive | der Zielperson |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zielperson | die Zielpersonen |
| accusative | die Zielperson | die Zielpersonen |
| dative | der Zielperson | den Zielpersonen |
| genitive | der Zielperson | der Zielpersonen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zielperson' (target person) is made up of 'Ziel' (target) and 'Person' (person). The basic word 'Person' refers to a human being; 'Ziel' shows what an action or observation is directed toward.
Die Ermittler wollten die Zielperson möglichst unauffällig identifizieren.
The investigators wanted to identify the target as discreetly as possible.
'Zielperson' (target person) is often used with verbs related to investigations and surveillance: 'eine Zielperson beobachten' (to observe a target), 'identifizieren' (to identify), 'beschatten' (to tail), or 'schützen' (to protect).
Ein Detektiv beschattete die Zielperson bis zu ihrem Hotel.
A detective tailed the target to her hotel.
'Zielperson' (target person) is used especially in police, intelligence, military, or security related contexts. The context often includes words such as 'Ermittlungen' (investigations), 'Überwachung' (surveillance), 'Operation' (operation), or 'Angriff' (attack).
Während der Operation durfte niemand mit der Zielperson Kontakt aufnehmen.
During the operation, no one was allowed to make contact with the target.
