Occupation, job, profession - Beruf (The 1036th Most Common German Word)

In German, the word for Occupation, job, profession is Beruf. It can be used as noun. This word often comes up when talking about lifestyle & free time, occupation, society. It is classified as a A2 word, and is the 1036th most commonly used word in German. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to the word's pronunciation. Practice this and the other 3000 most common German words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types by downloading our app.

Pronunciation

en English: occupation, job, profession

de German: beruf

Examples

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Mary hates her job for many reasons. Maria hasst ihren Beruf aus vielen Gründen.
This is the job of my own choice. Das ist der Beruf meiner Wahl.
I know my job. Ich kenne mich in meinem Beruf aus.
I believe you like your job. Ich glaube, dass du deinen Beruf magst.
Teaching English is his profession. Englisch zu unterrichten ist sein Beruf.
That young man is going to go far in this profession. Dieser junger Mann wird es in diesem Beruf weit bringen.
Mr Smith is a doctor by profession. Herr Smith ist von Beruf Arzt.
He is a doctor by profession. Er ist Arzt von Beruf.

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Occupation, job, profession - Beruf (The 1036th Most Common German Word)
He is a dentist by profession. Er ist von Beruf Zahnarzt.
He is a lawyer by profession. Er ist Anwalt von Beruf.
What is her profession Was ist ihr Beruf
What is your job Was bist du von Beruf
Once you decide to enter a profession, you can't change your mind on a whim. Wenn du dich entschlossen hast, einen Beruf anzufangen, dann kannst du deine Meinung nicht von einen auf den anderen Moment ändern.
I learn German in order to have more opportunities in the profession. Ich lerne Deutsch, um mehr Chancen im Beruf zu haben.
My profession is my passion. Mein Beruf ist meine Leidenschaft.
I'm a professional photographer. Ich bin von Beruf Fotograf.
I am a professional photographer. Ich bin von Beruf Fotograf.
I think that's an interesting profession. Ich glaube, dass das ein interessanter Beruf ist.
Mary is very experienced in her profession. Maria ist in ihrem Beruf sehr erfahren.
Why did you go into this profession Warum hast du diesen Beruf gewählt
His occupation entails a lot of travelling. Sein Beruf macht es notwendig, dass er oft reisen muss.

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Occupation, job, profession - Beruf (The 1036th Most Common German Word)

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