der Werdegang, ¨-e
career · career path
Der Weg, den eine Person im Leben geht, zum Beispiel bei Schule, Ausbildung, Arbeit und wichtigen Stationen.
The German word "Werdegang" is a noun that translates to "career path" or "development". It is a compound of "werden," meaning "to become," and "Gang," which means "course" or "route." "Werdegang" refers to the progression of a person's professional life, including education and career-related experiences.
Similar words in German could be "Karriere" (career) and "Berufslaufbahn" (professional career). The distinction is that "Karriere" is a broader term referring to the overall advancement in one's career, while "Werdegang" specifically focuses on the path or development one has taken to achieve that career, often highlighting specific stages or changes along the way.
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Examples
Sein beruflicher Werdegang ist sehr beeindruckend.noun
His professional career is very impressive.
Ihr Werdegang umfasst viele bemerkenswerte Stationen.noun
Her career path includes many remarkable stages.
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