Sich bewerben
Example: Ich werde mich nächste Woche bei der Firma bewerben.
Definition
"Sich bewerben" means to apply for a job, position, or opportunity by submitting necessary documents or expressing interest formally. For example, "Ich werde mich nächste Woche bei der Firma bewerben" means planning to apply to a company the following week.
Etymology
The phrase "sich bewerben" comes from the German reflexive verb "bewerben," which originates from the Middle High German word "bewerben," meaning to strive or endeavor. It combines the prefix "be-" with "werben," meaning to woo or seek, originally related to courting or seeking favor.
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"Sich bewerben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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