Tikslas

Tikslas is a Lithuanian noun meaning goal, aim, or objective. It denotes the end state or result that a person or organization seeks to achieve and is used in both everyday speech and more formal contexts, such as planning, strategy, education, and project management. The plural form is tikslai, used when referring to multiple goals.

Etymology and meaning are linked to the related adjective tikslus, meaning precise or accurate. This connection highlights the sense of a clearly defined endpoint or target. In practice, tikslas structures actions, priorities, and timelines by clarifying what is to be accomplished.

Usage examples include personal statements like "mano tikslas" (my goal) and formal expressions such as "strateginiai tikslai" (strategic objectives) or "metiniai tikslai" (annual goals). In education and self-improvement contexts, people speak of setting and pursuing tikslai, monitoring progress toward them.

The concept of tikslas is widely used across Lithuanian-speaking communities and appears in business, government, education, and media when discussing aims or expected outcomes. It is a foundational term for talking about planning, motivation, and performance.