die Berufung
Translation
appeal (legal), appointment (to a position), vocation, calling
Examples
Er legte Berufung gegen das Urteil ein.
He filed an appeal against the verdict.
Seine Berufung zum Professor war eine Ehre.
His appointment as a professor was an honour.
Er fand seine wahre Berufung als Arzt.
He found his true calling as a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
to file an appeal ((against sth.)) to file an appeal (against sth.) The lawyer will file an appeal against the verdict.
the appeal/reference ((to sth.)) the appeal/reference (to sth.) His appeal to human rights was convincing.
Similar Words
Etymology
From the verb 'rufen' (to call). 'Be-' + 'rufen' means 'to call upon, to appoint'. The noun 'Berufung' literally means 'a calling'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-rufen' (to be called). A legal 'appeal' is a call to a higher court. An 'appointment' is being called to a position. A 'vocation' is your life's calling.