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Beruf

occupation

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Meaning of Beruf

a person’s job

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German[bəˈʁuːf]
occupation
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Beruf belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Berufoccupation
Kindchild
Studentstudent
Prüfungexam
Hausaufgabehomework
Notegrade
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What's the difference between Beruf / Beschäftigung

🇩🇪German
Beruf

A broad, neutral word for an activity or line of work; it can mean a job, but not necessarily a permanent profession.

B2Often

Seine Tätigkeit bei der Firma begann vor drei Jahren.

Его деятельность в компании началась три года назад.

🇩🇪German

Employment, work, or occupation; it often emphasizes being occupied with something rather than naming a specific profession.

B2Often

Nach seinem Studium suchte er eine passende Beschäftigung.

После учёбы он искал подходящую занятость.

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Beruf translation: occupation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Beruf

[bəˈʁuːf]

Beruf translation

occupation

Beruf transcription

[bəˈʁuːf]

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Beruf meaning: what does it mean?

berufliche Tätigkeit einer Person

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