die Beförderung
Translation
promotion, transport, conveyance
Examples
Er hat eine Beförderung bekommen.
He got a promotion.
Die Beförderung der Waren dauert zwei Tage.
The transport of the goods takes two days.
Grammar Patterns
promotion ((to sth.)) The promotion to department head was a surprise.
transport ((of sth.)) The transport of the packages is done by truck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufstieg (promotion), Transport (transport); Antonyms: Degradierung (demotion)
Etymology
From the verb 'befördern' (to promote, transport). Composed of 'be-' (prefix), 'fördern' (to further, convey), and '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'a moving forward'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-FORWARD-ung'. It's about moving something FORWARD: either your career (promotion) or goods (transport).