NOUN

Laufbahn/ˈlaʊ̯fˌbaːn/career; professional path; track (sports)

Laufbahn is a German noun that means career, professional path, or track (sports). It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯fˌbaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Laufbahnen".

Definitions

1.professional path or career(career/profession)

a.a sequence of positions or roles in one's working life

Sie hat eine beeindruckende Laufbahn als Wissenschaftlerin hinter sich.She has had an impressive career as a scientist.

2.track for running or racing(sports/athletics)

a.a path or lane for running, especially in a stadium

Die Sportler laufen auf der inneren Laufbahn.The athletes run on the inside track.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Laufbahndie Laufbahnen
Genitiveder Laufbahnder Laufbahnen
Dativeder Laufbahnden Laufbahnen
Accusativedie Laufbahndie Laufbahnen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Laufbahn" mean in English?
"Laufbahn" means career, professional path, or track (sports). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Laufbahn"?
"Laufbahn" is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯fˌbaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Laufbahn" der, die, or das?
"Laufbahn" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Laufbahn"?
The plural of "Laufbahn" is "Laufbahnen".
What part of speech is "Laufbahn"?
"Laufbahn" is a noun in German.

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