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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Laufbahn | die Laufbahnen |
| Genitive | der Laufbahn | der Laufbahnen |
| Dative | der Laufbahn | den Laufbahnen |
| Accusative | die Laufbahn | die 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.
