ehrgeizig
ambitious
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈeːɐ̯.ɡaɪ̯.t͡sɪç/
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Cultural Note
Ehrgeizig literally combines Ehre (honor) and Geiz (greed) — 'greedy for honor.' Unlike the English 'ambitious,' which is mostly positive, ehrgeizig can have a slightly negative connotation in German, implying someone who pursues success at the expense of others.
📝 Example Sentences
Er ist sehr ehrgeizig und will Karriere machen.
He is very ambitious and wants to advance his career.
Das ist ein ehrgeiziges Projekt.
That is an ambitious project.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | ehrgeizig |
| comparative | ehrgeiziger |
| predicative | ehrgeizig |
| superlative | am ehrgeizigsten |