German word

Karriere

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈʁi̯eːʁə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncareer

Example

Sie haben erfolgreiche Karrieren aufgebaut.

They built successful careers.

Illustration for Karriere (career)

More examples

Viele Schüler sagen, sie wollen später eine Karriere anstreben.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Karriere machen

    build a career

  • Karriere anstreben

    aim for a career

Similar words

Werdegang: The course of a person's education and working life over time.
Berufserfahrung: Work-related knowledge and abilities built through practical experience.
Lebenslauf: A written record of a person's education and employment history.

Definition in German

Der berufliche Werdegang einer Person mit ihren Positionen, Tätigkeiten und Entwicklungen.

Word origin

The German noun Karriere is borrowed through French carrière and Italian carriera from Medieval Latin carraria, meaning a road for carts.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • Karrierewegcareer pathnoun
  • Karrierefraucareer womannoun

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