Karriere

See also: karriere

German

Etymology

18th century, from French carrière.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaˈri̯eːrə/, [ka.ʁiˈeːʁə], [kaʁˈjeːʁə], [ka(ɐ̯)ˈjeːʁə]
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  • Hyphenation: Kar‧ri‧e‧re

Noun

Karriere f (genitive Karriere, plural Karrieren)

  1. career (occupational path)
    Synonyms: Laufbahn, Berufsweg, Werdegang
    Ihr großes Talent wurde schon am Anfang ihrer Karriere erkannt.
    Her great talent was recognised right at the beginning of her career.
  2. (especially) quick or steep occupational advancement
    Synonym: (beruflicher) Aufstieg
    Es war ihr nie wichtig, Karriere zu machen.
    It was never important to her to get a promotion.
  3. (equestrianism, dated) career, fastest gallop

Declension
Declension of Karriere [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Karriere die Karrieren
genitive einer der Karriere der Karrieren
dative einer der Karriere den Karrieren
accusative eine die Karriere die Karrieren

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