american dream

language: de

definitions

  1. The national ethos of the United States, representing the ideal that every citizen, regardless of background, has the freedom and equal opportunity to achieve success, prosperity, and upward social mobility through hard work, determination, and initiative.
    de: Amerikanischer Traum
  2. A cultural and literary concept referring to the pursuit of material wealth, consumerism, and social status, often critiqued as an elusive or illusory goal that masks systemic inequalities and remains out of reach for many.
    de: Materialistischer amerikanischer Traum

examples

  1. Many immigrants moved to the United States hoping to achieve the American Dream through hard work and perseverance.

    Viele Einwanderer zogen in die USA, in der Hoffnung, den amerikanischen Traum durch harte Arbeit und Beharrlichkeit zu verwirklichen.

  2. Critics argue that the modern American Dream has become an unattainable illusion focused solely on material wealth.

    Kritiker argumentieren, dass der moderne amerikanische Traum zu einer unerreichbaren Illusion geworden ist, die sich nur auf materiellen Wohlstand konzentriert.