This is the 266th most frequent Dutch word.
doel
"Doel" means "goal" or "objective" in English.
In this sentence, 'doel' refers to the intended purpose or reason for the action.
Het doel van deze oefening is grammatica te oefenen.
The purpose of this exercise is to practice grammar.
Here, 'doel' signifies a physical target, specifically the goal in a game like soccer.
Hij schopte de bal richting het doel.
He kicked the ball towards the goal.
In this sentence, 'doel' implies an objective or an aspiration that someone aims to achieve.