NOUN

derAufstieg/ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtiːk/ascent; advancement; promotion

Aufstieg is a German noun that means ascent, advancement, or promotion. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtiːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Aufstiege".

Definitions

1.process or act of going upward, climbing, or rising to a higher level or position(physical movement, sports)

a.climbing or ascending to a higher physical position

Der Aufstieg auf den Berg war sehr anstrengend.—The climb up the mountain was very exhausting.

b.promotion to a higher league (sports)

Nach dem Sieg feierte die Mannschaft den Aufstieg in die erste Liga.—After the victory, the team celebrated promotion to the first league.

2.progress or advancement to a higher position, especially in social or professional contexts(career, social)

a.advancement in one's career or position

Ihr Aufstieg zur Chefin war beeindruckend schnell.—Her rise to manager was impressively fast.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Aufstiegdie Aufstiege
Genitivedes Aufstiegsder Aufstiege
Dativedem Aufstiegden Aufstiegen
Accusativeden Aufstiegdie Aufstiege

Frequently asked questions

What does "Aufstieg" mean in English?
"Aufstieg" means ascent, advancement, or promotion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Aufstieg"?
"Aufstieg" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtiːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Aufstieg" der, die, or das?
"Aufstieg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Aufstieg"?
The plural of "Aufstieg" is "Aufstiege".
What part of speech is "Aufstieg"?
"Aufstieg" is a noun in German.

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