Zielstrebigkeit

purposefulness, single-mindedness

noun TSEEL-shtray-bikh-kyte Rare

Usage Note

Zielstrebigkeit describes the quality of pursuing goals with focused determination. It is frequently listed as a key competency in CVs. The adjective zielstrebig is slightly more common. Related: Ehrgeiz (ambition), which is more competitive.

Examples

"Ihre Zielstrebigkeit hat sie an die Spitze ihrer Branche gebracht."

Natural Translation

Her purposefulness has brought her to the top of her industry.

Literal Translation

Her purposefulness has her to the top of-her industry brought.

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