Die Beförderung
Example: Ich freue mich sehr über meine Beförderung im Büro.
Definition
"Die Beförderung" refers to the advancement or promotion in a professional or organizational context, typically involving an increase in rank, responsibility, or salary within a workplace or company.
Etymology
The word "die Beförderung" comes from the German verb "fördern," meaning to promote or support. The prefix "be-" intensifies the action, so "Beförderung" literally means the act of promoting or advancing. Did you know that in German, this term is widely used in HR contexts to describe career progression?
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"Die Beförderung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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