English–German

“profession” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁuːf/

Example

Welchen Beruf hast du gelernt?

What profession did you train for?

Illustration for Beruf (profession)

How to say “profession” in German

“Profession” in German is Beruf.

A defined place on the working map, supported by learned abilities and often by formal credentials.

Full entry for Beruf: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Beruf

Ich habe einen Beruf als Koch.

I am a cook by profession.

Tips for using Beruf

  • In 'Welchen Beruf hast du gelernt?', gelernt refers to training for the occupation, not simply to learning a temporary job.

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