goal
gb/ɡˈoʊl/ us/ɡˈoʊl/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1000
cél, gól, kapu
NAVNEORD
A2
1
cél
A2
Brugsmønster:
to have/set/reach/achieve [a goal]
Her main goal this year is to learn Spanish.
Idén az a fő célja, hogy megtanuljon spanyolul.
We set a goal to reduce waste by 20%.
Azt a célt tűztük ki, hogy 20%-kal csökkentsük a hulladék mennyiségét.
He finally reached his goal of running a marathon.
The project failed to meet its goals.
Having clear goals can help you stay motivated.
Læringseksempler
My goal is to read one book every month.
Az a célom, hogy havonta elolvassak egy könyvet.
He has a goal to travel to Japan.
Az a célja, hogy elutazzon Japánba.
We have a big goal for our team.
Her goal is to be a doctor.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'goal' with 'purpose' or 'reason', but 'goal' usually refers to a specific result you want to achieve, not the reason for doing something.
Betydning
An aim or desired result
Ordforbindelser
set a goal
|achieve a goal
|reach a goal
|long-term goal
|main goal
Synonymer
aim (Slightly more formal; often used for intentions or purposes.)
|
objective (More formal and often used in business or planning contexts.)
Antonymer
failure (The state of not achieving the intended result.)
Temaer
personal development
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Something you want to do or get.
Something you are trying to achieve or accomplish.
NAVNEORD
A2
2
gól
A2
Brugsmønster:
to score [a goal]
He scored the winning goal in the last minute.
Az utolsó percben ő szerezte a győztes gólt.
The team celebrated after their first goal.
A csapat az első gólja után ünnepelt.
They conceded two goals in the first half.
She kicked the ball straight into the goal.
The goalkeeper saved three goals during the match.
Læringseksempler
He scored a goal in the game.
Gólt szerzett a meccsen.
They want to make many goals.
Sok gólt akarnak szerezni.
She ran fast and made a goal.
The team got two goals today.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'goal' (the score) with 'goalpost' (the physical structure).
Betydning
A point scored in certain sports
Ordforbindelser
score a goal
|concede a goal
|winning goal
|own goal
Synonymer
score (General term for gaining points, not limited to goals.)
Antonymer
miss (Failing to score when attempting a goal.)
Temaer
sports
Definition
When you put the ball into the other team's net and score points.
A point scored in sports such as football, hockey, or soccer by getting the ball or puck into the opponent's net or designated area.
NAVNEORD
B1
3
kapu
A2
The goalkeeper stood in front of the goal.
A kapus a kapu előtt állt.
They painted new lines around the goal area.
Új vonalakat festettek fel a kapuelőtér körül.
He hit the post instead of sending the ball into the goal.
Spectators cheered as the ball flew into the empty goal.
Læringseksempler
The ball went into the goal.
A labda bement a kapuba.
He stands in front of the goal.
A kapu előtt áll.
The goal is big and has a net.
She kicked the ball toward the goal.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the idea of an aim or target, especially in sports discussions.
Betydning
The net or posts where points are scored
Ordforbindelser
defend the goal
|stand in goal
|goal area
Synonymer
net (Informal term often used in soccer and hockey for the scoring structure.)
Temaer
sports
Definition
The net or space where you must put the ball to get points in some games.
The frame, net, or marked area in sports into which players try to send the ball or puck to score points.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
goal
IPA
GB/ɡˈoʊl/
US/ɡˈoʊl/
Stavelser og tryk
goal (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (goal)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: goal
- Plural: goals
Ordfamilie
Forms
goals
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
goalless
adjective
Udtryk
own goal
1/ˈoʊn ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
A point scored against your own team by mistake
When you accidentally put the ball into your own team's net and give points to the other team.
Eksempler
- He was embarrassed after scoring an own goal.
- The match changed when they gave away an own goal.
reach your goal
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ jˈʊɹ ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
To achieve something you planned for
To do something you wanted and planned for.
Eksempler
- After years of study, she reached her goal of becoming a doctor.
- He worked hard and finally reached his goals.
score a goal
1/skˈɔɹ ə ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
To successfully send a ball/puck into opponent's net
To get a point by putting the ball into the other team's net in a game.
Eksempler
- She scored a goal in the first half.
- They need to score one more goal to win.
set a goal
1/sˈɛt ə ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
To decide on something to achieve later
To choose something you want to do or get later.
Eksempler
- I set a goal to run 5 km every week.
- We should set clear goals for this project.