das  Reiseziel

A2

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/ˈʁaɪ̯zəˌtsiːl/

📍 What does 'das Reiseziel' mean?

The German word das Reiseziel (noun, neuter) refers to the place, country, region, or city where a journey leads or is intended to lead. It's the destination of a trip.

Imagine planning your vacation 🏖️: The place where you'll unpack your bags – whether it's a beach in Majorca, a cabin in the Alps, or a metropolis like Berlin – that's your Reiseziel.

There's only one article, 'das', for this word, so no risk of confusion! 🥳

🧐 Grammar Compass: Declension of 'Reiseziel'

'Das Reiseziel' is a neuter noun. Here's how it's declined in the different German cases (Kasus):

Example Sentences 📝

• Unser nächstes Reiseziel ist Italien.
  (Our next destination is Italy.)
• Viele Touristen haben exotische Reiseziele.
  (Many tourists have exotic destinations.)
• Die Wahl des richtigen Reiseziels hängt von vielen Faktoren ab.
  (Choosing the right destination depends on many factors.)
• Wir erreichten unser Reiseziel nach einer langen Fahrt.
  (We reached our destination after a long drive.)

🗺️ Using 'Reiseziel' in Context

The word Reiseziel is primarily used in the context of holidays, tourism, and travel planning.

• Typical Contexts: In travel agencies (Reisebüros), on travel websites, in conversations about holiday plans (Urlaubspläne), in news about tourism.
• Combinations: Often found in phrases like 'beliebtes Reiseziel' (popular destination), 'exotisches Reiseziel' (exotic destination), 'sicheres Reiseziel' (safe destination), or 'das Reiseziel auswählen/erreichen/festlegen' (to choose/reach/set the destination).
• Distinction: While 'Ziel' generally means goal or target (including abstract goals like life goals), 'Reiseziel' specifically refers to the endpoint of a journey (Reise). 'Zielort' is a very similar synonym. 'Destination' is often used as a modern, international synonym.

🧠 Mnemonics for 'das Reiseziel'

Article 'das': Think of das Ziel (the goal/target). Both words end in '-iel' and are neuter ('das'). The Reise (journey) leads to das Ziel.

Meaning: Imagine looking at a map (die Reise - the journey, feminine, but think of the process) and your finger lands on a specific point (das Ziel - the goal/target, neuter). Together, they make the place you travel to: das Reiseziel.

🔄 Synonyms and Antonyms for Reiseziel

⚠️ Note: 'Ziel' alone is more general and can refer to abstract goals, not just places.

😂 A Little Travel Joke

Fragt der Reiseleiter: \"Hat jeder sein Reiseziel im Blick?\"
Ruft ein Tourist: \"Ja, aber meins blinkt! Ich glaube, mein Koffer hat Disko-Fieber!\" 🕺🧳
Translation: The tour guide asks: \"Does everyone have their destination (Reiseziel) in sight?\"
A tourist calls out: \"Yes, but mine is blinking! I think my suitcase has disco fever!\"

📜 Poem: My Dream Reiseziel

Die Koffer packen, voller Freud,
Die Welt entdecken, weit und breit.
Ein Ort der Ruhe, sonnenklar,
Mein Reiseziel, wunderbar.
Ob Berge hoch, ob Meer so blau,
Ich weiß genau, ich fahre – schau!

Translation:
Packing suitcases, full of joy,
Discovering the world, far and wide.
A place of peace, sunny and clear,
My destination (Reiseziel), wonderful.
Whether mountains high, or sea so blue,
I know for sure, I'm going – look!

❓ Little Riddle for Travelers

Ich bin ein Ort, fern oder nah,
dorthin zu kommen, ist wunderbar.
Man plant mich lang, mit viel Bedacht,
hab an Urlaub oft gedacht.

Was bin ich?
(I am a place, far or near,
getting there is wonderful.
One plans for me long, with much thought,
often associated with holidays.

What am I?)

(Answer: das Reiseziel / the destination)

💡 More about Das Reiseziel

Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung):

The word 'Reiseziel' is a compound noun, formed from:

• die Reise: the journey, trip, travel
• das Ziel: the goal, target, destination, aim

Together, the meaning is literally the 'journey-goal' or 'travel-destination'.