die Karriere
Translation
career, profession, professional life
Examples
Sie hat eine tolle Karriere gemacht.
She has had a great career.
Er will Karriere in der Politik machen.
He wants to make a career in politics.
Grammar Patterns
Karriere machen to make a career She wants to make a career as a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Laufbahn, Werdegang
Etymology
From French 'carrière' (racetrack, road), which comes from Latin 'carrus' (wagon).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'career'. Think of a 'car' racing down the 'road' of your professional life.