die Aufstiegsambition
Translation
ambition for promotion, ambition to get promoted
Examples
Der Verein hat klare Aufstiegsambitionen.
The club has clear ambitions for promotion.
Ihre Aufstiegsambitionen sind in der Firma bekannt.
Her ambitions for promotion are known in the company.
Grammar Patterns
to have Aufstiegsambitionen to have ambitions for promotion The club has great Aufstiegsambitionen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehrgeiz (ambition), Karrierestreben (career aspiration)
Etymology
A compound of 'Aufstieg' (promotion, ascent) and 'Ambition' (ambition). It literally means 'promotion ambition'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as two parts: 'Aufstieg' (climbing up) + 'Ambition'. This is the drive to move up, either in sports or a career.