cílem

Cílem is a Czech masculine inanimate noun meaning goal, aim, or objective. It designates a desired end state that someone or something strives to reach. The word is most often used to present the intended result of an action, project, or plan, frequently in predicative constructions with the verb být, where cílem functions as an instrumental complement, for example: Cílem projektu je snížení emisí (The aim of the project is to reduce emissions).

Morphology and usage notes: the basic form cíl denotes the goal itself, while cílem is the instrumental singular form used in constructions that express the aim or means. The noun is closely related to other Slavic terms for “goal,” with cognates in Polish (cel), Russian (цель, tsel') and Ukrainian (ціль, tsil') reflecting a common Slavic heritage.

Common expressions and usage patterns:

- Stanovit si cíl means to set a goal.

- Dosáhnout cíle means to achieve a goal, with cíle in the genitive singular after dosáhnout.

- Zaměřovat se na cíl means to focus on the goal, with cíl in the accusative after na.

- Cílem can also appear in noun phrases like cílová skupina (target group) or cílový, cílový segment, where the root relates to targeting or objectives.

Nuance and related terms: cílem emphasizes the end result or endpoint, while synonyma like účel (purpose) and záměr (intention) highlight use, plan, or intention rather than a concrete endpoint. The word is common in management, policy, sports, and everyday planning contexts.