Berufung/bəˈʁuːfʊŋ/calling; vocation; appeal (law)
Berufung is a German noun that means calling, vocation, or appeal (law). It is pronounced /bəˈʁuːfʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Berufungen".
Definitions
1.a strong inner calling or vocation to a particular occupation, profession, or task(personal, religious, or professional)
a.strong sense of duty or mission
Viele Menschen sehen ihre Arbeit als Berufung.—Many people see their work as a calling.
b.religious: a spiritual calling to a religious life
Er fühlte eine Berufung zum Priester.—He felt a calling to become a priest.
2.appeal to a higher court for review of a decision(law)
a.legal proceeding to reverse a judgment
Die Anwältin legte Berufung gegen das Urteil ein.—The lawyer filed an appeal against the verdict.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Berufung | die Berufungen |
| Genitive | der Berufung | der Berufungen |
| Dative | der Berufung | den Berufungen |
| Accusative | die Berufung | die Berufungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Berufung" mean in English?
- "Berufung" means calling, vocation, or appeal (law). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Berufung"?
- "Berufung" is pronounced /bəˈʁuːfʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Berufung" der, die, or das?
- "Berufung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Berufung"?
- The plural of "Berufung" is "Berufungen".
- What part of speech is "Berufung"?
- "Berufung" is a noun in German.
