im Beruf
Translation
at work, in one's profession, professionally
Examples
Er ist im Beruf sehr erfolgreich.
He is very successful in his profession.
Was machen Sie im Beruf?
What do you do for a living?
Grammar Patterns
im Beruf ... sein/machen/etc. to be/do etc. ... in one's profession He is very successful in his profession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bei der Arbeit (at work), beruflich (professionally)
Etymology
'im' is a contraction of 'in dem'. 'Beruf' comes from 'rufen' (to call), referring to a 'calling' or vocation.
Memory Tips
Think of your profession ('Beruf') as your 'calling' (from 'rufen'). 'im Beruf' therefore means 'in your calling' or 'in your professional life'.