der Berufsverband
Translation
professional association, trade association, professional body
Examples
Er ist Mitglied in einem Berufsverband.
He is a member of a professional association.
Der Berufsverband vertritt die Interessen der Ärzte.
The professional association represents the interests of doctors.
Grammar Patterns
to be a member of ((sth.dat)) sein Mitglied in ((et3)) He is a member of a large professional association.
Similar Words
Gewerkschaft (trade union), Verein (club, association), Zunft (guild)
Etymology
A compound of 'Beruf' (profession) and 'Verband' (association). Literally a 'profession association'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Beruf' is profession, 'Verband' is association. It's a straightforward compound word.