NOUN
Beruf/bəˈʁuːf/occupation; profession; job
Beruf is a German noun that means occupation, profession, or job. It is pronounced /bəˈʁuːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Berufe".
Definitions
1.an occupation or profession that a person learns and practices regularly, often requiring training or a qualification(work/career)
a.job or line of work someone has learned
Mein Bruder übt den Beruf des Arztes aus.—My brother works in the profession of a doctor.
b.career someone follows
Welchen Beruf möchten Sie später ergreifen?—What profession would you like to pursue in the future?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Beruf | die Berufe |
| Genitive | des Berufs | der Berufe |
| Dative | dem Beruf | den Berufen |
| Accusative | den Beruf | die Berufe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Beruf" mean in English?
- "Beruf" means occupation, profession, or job. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Beruf"?
- "Beruf" is pronounced /bəˈʁuːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Beruf" der, die, or das?
- "Beruf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Beruf"?
- The plural of "Beruf" is "Berufe".
- What part of speech is "Beruf"?
- "Beruf" is a noun in German.
