der Beruf
Translation
profession, job, occupation, career
Examples
Was sind Sie von Beruf?
What is your profession?
Er liebt seinen Beruf.
He loves his job.
Sie hat einen guten Beruf gelernt.
She has learned a good trade.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) … sein to be … by profession What are you by profession?
((et4)) ausüben/ergreifen/lernen to practice/take up/learn (a profession) He practices his profession with passion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Job, Stelle, Tätigkeit; Antonyms: Hobby, Freizeit
Etymology
From Middle High German 'beruof' (calling, vocation), related to 'rufen' (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of it as your 'calling' in life, from the verb 'rufen' (to call). What are you 'called' to do?