Bewerben
Example: Ich werde mich nächste Woche für die neue Stelle bewerben.
Definition
"Bewerben" means to actively apply or put oneself forward for a position, role, or opportunity, often in a professional or academic context. For example, in the sentence 'Ich werde mich nächste Woche für die neue Stelle bewerben,' it refers to the act of submitting an application for a new job.
Etymology
The German verb "bewerben" originates from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'werben,' which means 'to woo' or 'to solicit.' Historically, it referred to courting or striving for something, much like applying oneself for a position today. Did you know that 'werben' is related to the English word 'warfare,' reflecting the idea of striving or competing?
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"Bewerben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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