B1 noun Neutral

هدف

/ˈha.daf/

A result that one is attempting to achieve; an ambition or effort directed towards a goal.

Examples

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1

سجل اللاعب هدفاً رائعاً.

The player scored a wonderful goal.

2

يتمثل هدف المؤتمر في تبادل الخبرات.

The goal of the conference is to exchange experiences.

3

إيه هدفك في الحياة؟

What is your goal in life?

Word Family

Noun
استهداف
Verb
استهدف
Adverb
null
Adjective
هادف
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Memory Tip

Hadaf sounds like 'Head-off' - you head off towards your goal.

Quick Quiz

عليك ___ أهدافك قبل البدء بالعمل.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تحديد

Examples

1

سجل اللاعب هدفاً رائعاً.

everyday

The player scored a wonderful goal.

2

يتمثل هدف المؤتمر في تبادل الخبرات.

formal

The goal of the conference is to exchange experiences.

3

إيه هدفك في الحياة؟

informal

What is your goal in life?

4

يجب تحديد أهداف البحث بوضوح.

academic

The research objectives must be clearly defined.

5

حققت الشركة أهدافها السنوية.

business

The company achieved its annual goals.

Word Family

Noun
استهداف
Verb
استهدف
Adverb
null
Adjective
هادف

Common Collocations

تحديد الأهداف goal setting
تحقيق الهدف achieving the goal
هدف قصير المدى short-term goal
هدف نبيل noble goal
بدون هدف aimless

Common Phrases

يهدف إلى

aims to

الهدف المنشود

the desired goal

في صميم الهدف

on target

Often Confused With

هدف vs غرض

Gharad is often used for a specific purpose or intent, while Hadaf is a broader long-term goal.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Speaking Part 1 and Writing Task 2 for discussing personal ambitions and social objectives.

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Common Mistakes

In sports, it's 'goal'; in life, it's 'aim/objective'. Arabic uses 'هدف' for both, which can confuse learners.

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Memory Tip

Hadaf sounds like 'Head-off' - you head off towards your goal.

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Word Origin

Originally meant a raised target for archery.

Grammar Patterns

هدف + (possessive pronoun) يهدف + إلى + (verb/noun)

Quick Quiz

عليك ___ أهدافك قبل البدء بالعمل.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تحديد

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