promovieren
Translation
to do a doctorate, to get a PhD, to pursue a doctorate
Examples
Sie promoviert in Physik.
She is doing her doctorate in physics.
Er hat über dieses Thema promoviert.
He did his doctorate on this topic.
Sie promoviert bei einem berühmten Professor.
She is doing her doctorate under a famous professor.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to do a doctorate in (a subject) She is doing her doctorate in physics.
((on sth.)) to do a doctorate on (a topic) He did his doctorate on this topic.
((under sb.)) to do a doctorate under (a supervisor) She is doing her doctorate under Professor Schmidt.
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Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'promovēre', which means 'to move forward' or 'to advance'. It refers to advancing one's academic standing.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'promote'. You are 'promoting' yourself to the rank of Doctor.