die Laufbahn, -en
career
Dies ist der Weg, den jemand im Beruf oder im Leben geht, oft mit verschiedenen Stationen oder Erfahrungen.
The German word "Laufbahn" is a noun that means "career" or "course (of a career)". It is composed of "Lauf", meaning "run" or "course", and "Bahn", meaning "path" or "track". The term can refer to the path one takes in their professional life or can also relate to a trajectory or course, such as the trajectory of a projectile or the course of a person's development in various fields.
Similar words in German include "Karriere" (career) and "Berufsweg" (professional path).
The difference lies in usage: "Karriere" often emphasizes professional success and advancement, whereas "Laufbahn" conveys a broader sense of one's journey or progression through various roles, possibly including education and personal development.
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Examples
Seine Laufbahn als Musiker ist beeindruckend.noun
His career as a musician is impressive.
Die Laufbahn eines Athleten ist oft von Disziplin geprägt.noun
The career of an athlete is often characterized by discipline.
Seine Laufbahn als Sportler ist sehr beeindruckend.noun
His career as an athlete is very impressive.
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