Dreams and Goals: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Dreams and Goals". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR B1 level and relevant for "achieving dreams and personal goals".
"Dreams and Goals" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Traum | /dair TROWM/ | dream | Das ist mein größter Traum.That is my biggest dream. |
| träumen von | /TROY-men fon/ | to dream of | Ich träume davon, im Ausland zu leben.I dream of living abroad. |
| das Lebensziel | /dahs LAY-bens-tseel/ | life goal | Mein Lebensziel ist klar.I will definitely reach my goal. |
| erreichen | /air-RY-khen/ | to achieve | Ich habe mein Ziel erreicht.I want to be successful in my profession. |
| sich etwas wünschen | /zikh ET-vahs VUEN-shen/ | to wish for something | Ich wünsche mir mehr Zeit.Hard work leads to success. |
| die Motivation | /dee moh-ti-vah-TSYOHN/ | motivation | Meine Motivation ist sehr groß.My plan for the future is ready. |
| durchhalten | /DOORKH-hahl-ten/ | to persevere | Man muss einfach durchhalten.Never give up! |
| sich entwickeln | /zikh ent-VIK-eln/ | to develop (oneself) | Ich möchte mich weiterentwickeln.I want to overcome this challenge. |
| der Erfolg | /dair air-FOLG/ | success | Erfolg braucht Zeit und Geduld.Belief in oneself is important. |
| niemals aufgeben | /NEE-mahls OWF-gay-ben/ | never give up | Niemals aufgeben, egal was passiert!You can achieve anything if you work hard. |
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