Karriere

career

noun ka-ri-AY-re Common

Origin: from French 'carrière' (racecourse, career)

Usage Note

Karriere specifically means a professional career path with advancement, and you Karriere machen ('to make a career', i.e. climb the ladder). Note the double r in spelling and that your day job more generally is der Beruf.

Examples

"Sie macht Karriere bei der Bank."

Natural Translation

She is building a career at the bank.

Literal Translation

She makes career at the bank.

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