English–German
“ambitious” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːɐ̯gaɪ̯tsɪç/
Example
Sie ist sehr ehrgeizig.
She is very ambitious.
How to say “ambitious” in German
“Ambitious” in German is ehrgeizig.
A person keeps raising the target and working steadily toward success or recognition.
Example sentences with ehrgeizig
Im Team führten ehrgeizige Ziele oft zu Spannungen.
In the team, ambitious goals often led to tensions.
Tips for using ehrgeizig
- Ehrgeizig can sound positive or critical, so context determines whether it means commendably driven or excessively hungry for success.
Other German words for “ambitious”
Er ist ambitionierter als seine Kollegen.
He is more ambitious than his colleagues.