der Ehrgeiz, -e
ambition
Der starke Wunsch, etwas zu erreichen oder besser zu werden.
The German word "Ehrgeiz" is a noun that means "ambition" or "drive". It is made up of "Ehre" (honor) and "Geiz" (greed), but the word "Geiz" in "Ehrgeiz" diverges from its modern meaning of "stinginess" or "miserliness" and is more related to the older meaning involving an eagerness or striving. "Ehrgeiz" typically refers to a strong desire to achieve success or to fulfill certain goals. Similar words in German include "Ambition" (ambition) and "Strebsamkeit" (diligence).
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Examples
Dein Ehrgeiz inspiriert mich.noun
Your ambition inspires me.
Sein Ehrgeiz hat ihn zu vielen Erfolgen geführt.noun
His ambition led him to many successes.
Manchmal führt Ehrgeiz zu neuen Chancen im Leben.noun
Sometimes ambition leads to new opportunities in life.
Ohne Ehrgeiz wäre es schwer, sich in diesem Beruf weiterzuentwickeln.noun
Without ambition it would be difficult to develop further in this profession.
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