Der Zenit
Example: Der Zenit der Karriere erreicht man oft nach vielen Jahren harter Arbeit.
Definition
"Der Zenit" refers to the highest point or peak of something, often used metaphorically to describe the pinnacle of success or achievement. For example, in the phrase "Der Zenit der Karriere erreicht man oft nach vielen Jahren harter Arbeit," it means the peak of one's career.
Etymology
The word "der Zenit" comes from the Arabic term 'samt' or 'samt ar-ra's,' meaning 'direction or path above the head.' It entered European languages through medieval Latin and Old French before becoming part of German. Did you know? The term originally described the point in the sky directly above an observer, which is why it now symbolizes the highest point or peak.
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"Der Zenit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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