Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Beruf

Translation (Übersetzung) profession, occupation, career
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [bɛʁˈuːf]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun A1 work career occupation
A masculine noun referring to one's job or vocation. Often used in contexts related to work, employment, and career paths.

Beruf - German Nouns - Beruf Meaning - Beruf Translation - Beruf Nouns Examples

Beruf is a German Nouns

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Beruf Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Mein Beruf ist Lehrer.
My profession is teacher.
Stating one's occupation.
Sie hat einen neuen Beruf gefunden.
She found a new job.
Discussing career changes.
Er übt seinen Beruf mit Leidenschaft aus.
He practices his profession with passion.
Describing how someone works.

Beruf Word Family - Beruf Related Words - Beruf Family Members

Beruf Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Beruf word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Beruf family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Beruf related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived (abgeleitet)
Berufung
Meaning: calling, vocation
Example: Sie fühlt eine Berufung zum Arzt.
Noun
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
berufen
Meaning: to call, to appoint
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er wurde zum Direktor berufen.
Verb
compound (zusammengesetzt)
Berufsleben
Meaning: professional life
Example: Ihr Berufsleben war sehr erfolgreich.
Noun
Berufserfahrung
Meaning: professional experience
Example: Sie hat viel Berufserfahrung.
Noun

Beruf Usage - Beruf Collocations - Beruf Idioms - Beruf Synonyms - Beruf Antonyms

Beruf Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Beruf Collocations (Kollokationen)

Beruf collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Beruf word combinations and how to use Beruf with other words naturally.

Beruf erlernen
to learn a profession
High frequency
Beruf ausüben
to practice a profession
High frequency
Beruf wechseln
to change careers
Medium frequency
Beruf finden
to find a job
High frequency
Beruf haben
to have a job
High frequency
Beruf wählen
to choose a career
Medium frequency
Beruf ergreifen
to take up a profession
Medium frequency
Beruf anstreben
to aspire to a profession
Low frequency

Beruf Idioms (Redewendungen)

Beruf idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Beruf with meanings and explanations. Master Beruf expressions used in everyday German.

Berufung sein
to be a calling
Refers to a profession that one feels deeply passionate about, as if it were a vocation.
Beruf und Berufung
job and calling
Emphasizes the combination of a profession and a personal passion or vocation.
Berufsleben
professional life
Refers to the period or aspects of one's life related to work and career.

Beruf Synonyms (Synonyme)

Beruf synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Beruf and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Beruf similar words and their usage.

Job
Meaning: job
High similarity
Tätigkeit
Meaning: activity, occupation
Medium similarity
Arbeit
Meaning: work, job
High similarity
Beschäftigung
Meaning: employment, occupation
Medium similarity
Karriere
Meaning: career
Medium similarity
Vocation
Meaning: vocation
Low similarity

Beruf Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Arbeitslosigkeit
Meaning: unemployment
Freizeit
Meaning: leisure time
Hobby
Meaning: hobby
Ruhestand
Meaning: retirement

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Beruf Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Beruf semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Beruf. Explore Beruf related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Beruf contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Arbeit Job Karriere Tätigkeit Beschäftigung Ausbildung Studium Gehalt Arbeitsplatz

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