German word

beruflich

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁuːflɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivevocational

Example

Sie hat eine berufliche Ausbildung gemacht.

She completed vocational training.

Illustration for beruflich (vocational)

More examples

Morgen bin ich beruflich unterwegs.

Tomorrow I will be out on business.

Core concept

A boundary between work duties and private life.

Common phrases

  • beruflich unterwegs

    on business

  • berufliche Aufgabe

    professional task

Similar words

privat: Related to personal life, home matters, or individual concerns.
geschäftlich: Connected with company transactions, trade, or other commercial dealings.
dienstlich: Connected with official work duties, assignments, or instructions from a superior.

Definition in German

Zur Arbeit oder zum Beruf gehörig; nicht privat.

Word origin

The noun Beruf took the suffix -lich to form an adjective meaning connected with an occupation or profession.

Usage tips

  • Beruflich can mean professionally in an occupational sense, while professionell often describes a skilled or professional manner.

Other meanings

  • professionallyadverb
  • for workadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Berufspraxisprofessional experiencenoun
  • berufsbegleitendalongside workadjective

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