NOUN
derEhrgeiz/ˈeːɐ̯ˌɡaɪ̯t͡s/ambition; drive
Ehrgeiz is a German noun that means ambition or drive. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯ˌɡaɪ̯t͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.strong desire to achieve success or recognition(character trait)
a.ambition or striving to reach goals, often associated with personal success
Sie hat viel Ehrgeiz und arbeitet hart für ihre Ziele.—She has a lot of ambition and works hard for her goals.
b.the motivation to improve oneself or advance
Sein Ehrgeiz trieb ihn dazu, die beste Note im Kurs zu bekommen.—His ambition drove him to get the best grade in the course.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ehrgeiz | — |
| Genitive | des Ehrgeizes | — |
| Dative | dem Ehrgeiz | — |
| Accusative | den Ehrgeiz | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ehrgeiz" mean in English?
- "Ehrgeiz" means ambition or drive. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ehrgeiz"?
- "Ehrgeiz" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯ˌɡaɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ehrgeiz" der, die, or das?
- "Ehrgeiz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Ehrgeiz"?
- "Ehrgeiz" is a noun in German.
