ehrgeizig

C1

ambitious

English meaning
ambitious

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ehrgeizig in a sentence

Er ist sehr ehrgeizig, wenn es um seine sportlichen Ziele geht.

Comparative and superlative

ehrgeizig → ehrgeiziger → am ehrgeizigsten

Words that go with ehrgeizig

Questions about ehrgeizig

What is the comparative of ehrgeizig?

ehrgeizig → ehrgeiziger → am ehrgeizigsten.

What does ehrgeizig mean in English?

ehrgeizig means "ambitious". For example: "Er ist sehr ehrgeizig, wenn es um seine sportlichen Ziele geht."

What level is ehrgeizig in German?

ehrgeizig is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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