English–German
“promotion” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtiːk/
Example
Nach jahrelanger Arbeit feierte er den Aufstieg in eine leitende Position.
After years of work, he celebrated his promotion to a management position.
How to say “promotion” in German
“Promotion” in German is Aufstieg.
A steady upward journey leads either to greater professional standing or toward a summit.
Example sentences with Aufstieg
Der Aufstieg zum Gipfel dauerte fünf Stunden.
The climb to the summit took five hours.
Tips for using Aufstieg
- Aufstieg can describe career advancement or a literal ascent, while Anstieg more often refers to a rise in a quantity or the slope of a route.
Other German words for “promotion”
In zehn Jahren bekam er zwei Beförderungen.
He got two promotions in ten years.