der Ehrgeiz

B1

ambition

English meaning
ambition
Gender
der — masculine
Vocabulary package
Motivation & Willpower

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Ehrgeiz in a sentence

Ihr Ehrgeiz treibt sie jeden Tag an.

Her ambition drives her every day.

Declension of der Ehrgeiz

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Ehrgeiz—
Accusativeden Ehrgeiz—
Dativedem Ehrgeiz—
Genitivedes Ehrgeizes—

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Questions about Ehrgeiz

Is it der, die or das Ehrgeiz?

It is der Ehrgeiz — Ehrgeiz is masculine.

What is the genitive of Ehrgeiz?

The genitive singular is des Ehrgeizes.

What does Ehrgeiz mean in English?

der Ehrgeiz means "ambition". For example: "Ihr Ehrgeiz treibt sie jeden Tag an." — "Her ambition drives her every day."

What level is Ehrgeiz in German?

Ehrgeiz is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the motivation & willpower vocabulary.

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