No. 5,455 in German
beförderung
"Promotion" or "transportation."
In a sentence
Die Beförderung in den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist kostengünstig.
Transportation in public transit is cost-effective.
The word 'Beförderung' is used here to mean 'transportation' or 'conveyance', referring to the process of moving people or goods.
Ihre Beförderung zur Managerin wurde von allen Kollegen gefeiert.
Her promotion to managerial position was celebrated by all colleagues.
Here, 'Beförderung' means 'promotion', referring to the advancement in rank or position at work.
Die Beförderung von Waren erfordert sorgfältige Planung.
The transportation of goods requires careful planning.
In this sentence, 'Beförderung' again means 'transportation', specifically of goods in this context.
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