This is the 5455th most frequent German word.
beförderung
"Promotion" or "transportation."
The word 'Beförderung' is used here to mean 'transportation' or 'conveyance', referring to the process of moving people or goods.
Die Beförderung in den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist kostengünstig.
Transportation in public transit is cost-effective.
Here, 'Beförderung' means 'promotion', referring to the advancement in rank or position at work.
Ihre Beförderung zur Managerin wurde von allen Kollegen gefeiert.
Her promotion to managerial position was celebrated by all colleagues.
In this sentence, 'Beförderung' again means 'transportation', specifically of goods in this context.