In 15 Sekunden
- Successfully finishing something you planned to do.
- Used for both small personal wins and big career milestones.
- Implies effort, persistence, and a clear starting point.
Bedeutung
To reach a goal means you finally finish what you started. It is that great feeling when you cross the finish line after a lot of hard work.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about fitness
I finally reached my goal of running five miles without stopping!
لقد حققت أخيرًا هدفي المتمثل في الجري لمسافة خمسة أميال دون توقف!
In a business meeting
Our team worked tirelessly to reach the sales goal this quarter.
عمل فريقنا بلا كلل لتحقيق هدف المبيعات لهذا الربع.
Texting a friend about a hobby
Reached my goal of reading 20 books this year! 📚
حققت هدفي بقراءة 20 كتابًا هذا العام!
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'American Dream' is heavily built on the idea of setting and reaching goals through individual hard work. The 'SMART' goal framework is a standard tool used in offices worldwide to help employees reach their targets. Reaching a goal is often celebrated as a group effort (kaizen), focusing on continuous small improvements. British culture often uses 'understated' language. Instead of 'I reached my goal,' someone might say 'I managed to get there in the end.'
Use with 'Finally'
Adding 'finally' before 'reached' emphasizes the hard work and time it took.
No Prepositions
Remember: You reach a goal. You do NOT reach *to* a goal.
In 15 Sekunden
- Successfully finishing something you planned to do.
- Used for both small personal wins and big career milestones.
- Implies effort, persistence, and a clear starting point.
What It Means
To reach a goal is like finishing a long race. You set a target for yourself. You work hard every day. Finally, you touch that target. It is not just about finishing. It is about the journey and the effort. Think of it as climbing a mountain. When you stand at the top, you have reached your goal. It feels amazing, doesn't it?
How To Use It
You can use this phrase for big or small things. You can reach a goal at work. You can reach a goal in your personal life. Usually, we use it with verbs like work hard to or finally. For example, "I finally reached my goal of drinking more water!" It sounds active and proud. You are the hero of your own story here.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to celebrate progress. It is perfect for performance reviews at your job. It is also great for talking to friends about hobbies. Use it when you finish a book. Use it when you save enough money for a vacation. If you feel like high-fiving someone, you probably just reached a goal. It is a very positive and motivating phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things that happen by accident. If you find five dollars on the street, you did not reach a goal. That is just luck! Also, do not use it for very easy, daily tasks. You do not reach a goal by brushing your teeth. Well, unless you have been avoiding the dentist for years. Then, maybe it counts! Keep it for things that require actual intent.
Cultural Background
In Western culture, people are very "goal-oriented." We love lists and checkboxes. Reaching a goal is seen as a sign of character. It shows you are disciplined and focused. New Year’s Resolutions are a big part of this. Everyone sets goals in January. Unfortunately, most people stop trying by February! But the phrase remains a symbol of success and ambition.
Common Variations
You might hear people say achieve a goal or hit a target. Achieve sounds a bit more formal. Hit a target is common in sales or sports. You can also attain a goal, but that sounds like a textbook. Reach a goal is the friendliest version. It feels reachable and human. Use it when you want to sound determined but natural.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is highly versatile and safe for all levels of English. Just remember that it implies a process—you don't 'reach' something that didn't require a journey.
Use with 'Finally'
Adding 'finally' before 'reached' emphasizes the hard work and time it took.
No Prepositions
Remember: You reach a goal. You do NOT reach *to* a goal.
Business Context
In interviews, use 'attain' or 'surpass' to sound even more professional than 'reach'.
Beispiele
6I finally reached my goal of running five miles without stopping!
لقد حققت أخيرًا هدفي المتمثل في الجري لمسافة خمسة أميال دون توقف!
Shows a personal physical achievement.
Our team worked tirelessly to reach the sales goal this quarter.
عمل فريقنا بلا كلل لتحقيق هدف المبيعات لهذا الربع.
Professional use regarding company targets.
Reached my goal of reading 20 books this year! 📚
حققت هدفي بقراءة 20 كتابًا هذا العام!
Short, punchy, and perfect for social media or texts.
I reached my goal of eating only one slice of pizza... okay, maybe two.
لقد حققت هدفي المتمثل في تناول شريحة واحدة فقط من البيتزا... حسنًا، ربما اثنتين.
Using the phrase ironically for a small 'struggle'.
Standing here today, I realize we have all reached a goal we once thought impossible.
بوقوفي هنا اليوم، أدرك أننا جميعًا حققنا هدفًا كنا نعتقد يومًا أنه مستحيل.
High emotional weight and inspiration.
It took three years, but we finally reached our goal to buy a house.
استغرق الأمر ثلاث سنوات، لكننا حققنا أخيرًا هدفنا لشراء منزل.
Focuses on long-term planning and success.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the collocation.
After months of training, Sarah finally ______ her goal of running a marathon.
'Reached' is the standard collocation for achieving a goal after effort.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the best option:
'Reach' is a transitive verb and does not need a preposition when it means 'to achieve'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Are you still studying for the exam? B: Yes, I haven't ________ yet, but I'm close.
The present perfect 'haven't reached' is needed here to show a process that isn't finished.
Match the goal to the person reaching it.
1. A student... 2. A salesperson... 3. A runner...
These are common contexts for reaching different types of goals.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Reach vs. Score
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAfter months of training, Sarah finally ______ her goal of running a marathon.
'Reached' is the standard collocation for achieving a goal after effort.
Select the best option:
'Reach' is a transitive verb and does not need a preposition when it means 'to achieve'.
A: Are you still studying for the exam? B: Yes, I haven't ________ yet, but I'm close.
The present perfect 'haven't reached' is needed here to show a process that isn't finished.
1. A student... 2. A salesperson... 3. A runner...
These are common contexts for reaching different types of goals.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, it is very common to have multiple goals that you reach at the same time or over a period.
Neither is 'better', but 'reach' is slightly more common in everyday speech, while 'achieve' is more formal.
Yes, you can reach a goal set by your boss, your teacher, or even your parents.
The most common opposites are 'failing to reach a goal' or 'falling short of a goal'.
No, you reach a goal, but you 'contact' or 'get in touch with' a person.
Yes, but 'target' usually refers to a specific number (like money or sales).
No, 'reach' is used without 'to' when talking about achievements.
Use 'reached'. Example: 'I reached my goal last week.'
Use 'a' for any goal, and 'the' when you have already talked about a specific goal.
Yes, you can reach a city or reach the top of a mountain. This is the literal version of the phrase.
Yes, it's very common. You might say 'I finally reached my step goal!'
Finally, successfully, quickly, and eventually are all great choices.
It's better to say 'achieve a dream' or 'fulfill a dream', but 'reach a goal' is much more common.
Yes, it is used globally in all varieties of English.
Verwandte Redewendungen
achieve a goal
synonymTo successfully reach a target.
hit a target
similarTo reach a specific numerical goal.
fall short of a goal
contrastTo fail to reach a goal.
set a goal
builds onTo decide on a target to reach later.
score a goal
specialized formTo get a point in a game like soccer.
