die Laufbahn
Translation
career, track, trajectory, path
Examples
Er hat eine beeindruckende Laufbahn als Arzt.
He has an impressive career as a doctor.
Der Läufer rennt auf der inneren Laufbahn.
The runner is running on the inner track.
Grammar Patterns
to embark on a career as sth. He embarked on a career as a politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Karriere, der Werdegang
Etymology
From 'Lauf' (run, course) + 'Bahn' (path, track). Literally a 'running path'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your career as a long 'running path' you follow through life.