destination
The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sentThe place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
» At last, we reached our destination.
Endlich haben wir unser Ziel erreicht.
Schließlich erreichten wir unser Ziel.
Наконец мы добрались до места назначения.
Meaning
4 senses(countable)The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
arrive at your destination
Reiseziel, Bestimmungsort
ме́сто назначе́нияmésto naznačénija, пункт назначе́нияpunkt naznačénija
пункт призна́ченняpunkt pryznáčennja
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
(countable, uncountable)Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.
предназначе́ниеprednaznačénije, назначе́ниеnaznačénije, фа́тумfátum
призна́ченняpryznáčennja
the ultimate goal for which something is done
(countable, uncountable)A goal.
This plan will help us reach our destination, victory in the election this fall.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)The act of destining or appointing.
Bestimmung
назначе́ниеnaznačénije
призна́ченняpryznáčennja
Examples
228 sentencesAt last, we reached our destination.
ruНаконец мы добрались до места назначения.
deEndlich haben wir unser Ziel erreicht.
What's the destination of this ship?
ruКуда направляется этот корабль?
deWohin fährt dieses Schiff?
They made straight for their destination.
You have arrived at your destination.
ruВы прибыли в пункт назначения.
Tom and Mary finally reached their destination.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 3
By meaning 2
Origin
From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).
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Forms
plural: destinations| Singular | destination |
|---|---|
| Plural | destinations |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- the ultimate goal for which something is done:terminus
- written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location:addressname and address
- the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey):finishgoal
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable