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“get promoted” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/avɑ̃ˈsiːʁən/

Example

Er avancierte zum Abteilungsleiter.

He got promoted to department head.

Illustration for avancieren (get promoted)

How to say “get promoted” in German

“Get promoted” in German is avancieren.

Someone advances from a lower position to a recognized place of greater responsibility or influence.

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

Example sentences with avancieren

Nach vielen Jahren harter Arbeit avancierte sie in der Hierarchie.

After many years of hard work, she rose in the hierarchy.

Tips for using avancieren

  • Avancieren commonly occurs with zu plus dative, as in zum Abteilungsleiter, meaning advancement into a specified role.

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