Die Beförderung
Example: Ich freue mich sehr über meine Beförderung im Büro.
Definition
"Die Beförderung" refers to the act or process of advancing someone to a higher position, especially within a company or organization, often accompanied by increased responsibilities and benefits. For example, it can describe a promotion at work as in "Ich freue mich sehr über meine Beförderung im Büro."
Etymology
The word "die Beförderung" comes from the German verb "befördern," meaning to carry or transport, originally related to moving goods or people. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean advancing someone’s status or position, reflecting the idea of moving someone forward in rank or career.
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"Die Beförderung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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