ehrgeizig
Translation
ambitious, aspiring
Examples
Sie ist eine sehr ehrgeizige Studentin.
She is a very ambitious student.
Er hat ehrgeizige Ziele für seine Karriere.
He has ambitious goals for his career.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) ambitious An ambitious plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ambitioniert, strebsam; Antonyms: unambitious, lazy
Etymology
From 'Ehre' (honour) + 'Geiz' (greed, but here eagerness). Literally 'greedy for honour'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone who is 'greedy' (geizig) for 'honour' (Ehre).