English–German

“career” in German

German

AlsoLaufbahn · Werdegang

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈʁi̯eːʁə/

Example

Sie haben erfolgreiche Karrieren aufgebaut.

They built successful careers.

Illustration for Karriere (career)

How to say “career” in German

“Career” in German is Karriere.

A professional path with changing positions, activities, and turning points.

Full entry for Karriere: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Karriere

Viele Schüler sagen, sie wollen später eine Karriere anstreben.

Many students say they want to aim for a career later.

Tips for using Karriere

  • German Karriere often suggests notable advancement or success, while beruflicher Werdegang sounds more neutral for a person's work history.

Other German words for “career”

Viele Laufbahnen starten mit einem Praktikum.

Many careers begin with an internship.

Sie erzählt ihren Werdegang kurz.

She briefly describes her career.

“career” in other languages