doctorate / promotion
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doctorate
The process of obtaining a doctoral degree at a university or higher education institution, involving the preparation of an academic work (dissertation) and an oral examination.
Nach ihrem Masterabschluss begann sie mit ihrer Promotion in Biologie.
After her master's degree, she began her doctorate in biology.
In German, 'Promotion' usually refers to obtaining a doctoral degree. A professional promotion, which is also called 'promotion' in English, is called 'die Beförderung' in German.
Ihre Promotion in Physik hat drei Jahre gedauert.
Her doctorate in physics took three years.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Promotion' from the context. In a university setting, it is about the doctoral degree. In commerce and marketing, it refers to a promotional campaign. In sports, it means promotion to a higher league.
Er schreibt gerade an seiner Promotion über künstliche Intelligenz.
He is currently writing his doctoral dissertation on artificial intelligence.
The related verb is 'promovieren' (to do a doctorate). When a person 'promoviert' (is doing a doctorate), they are working on their doctoral dissertation, that is, on their 'Promotion' (doctorate).
Sie promoviert an der Universität Heidelberg.
She is doing her doctorate at Heidelberg University.
In an academic context, 'Promotion' (doctorate) is often used with the verbs 'machen' (to do), 'beginnen' (to begin), or 'abschließen' (to complete).
Er möchte nach dem Master eine Promotion machen.
He would like to do a doctorate after his master's degree.
In a sports context, typical phrases are 'die Promotion schaffen' (to achieve promotion) or 'die Promotion feiern' (to celebrate promotion).
Die Mannschaft hat mit dem Sieg die Promotion geschafft.
With the win, the team achieved promotion.
advertising / ad
'die Werbung' and 'die Promotion' can both be part of marketing and promote sales. 'Werbung' is the more general term: it can include ads, posters, commercials, or online ads. 'Promotion' usually means a special, time-limited sales promotion, for example with a discount, free sample, or special offer. Learners may confuse the words because both are meant to make products better known. As a practical rule: 'Werbung' informs and attracts attention; a 'Promotion' is often meant to encourage people to buy quickly.
Im Supermarkt gibt es diese Woche eine Promotion mit zwei Flaschen zum Preis von einer.
At the supermarket this week, there is a promotion with two bottles for the price of one.
Alina sieht morgens viel Werbung für die neue Reise-App.
In the morning, Alina sees a lot of advertising for the new travel app.