Occupation - translation, pronunciation and examples
occupation
a person’s job
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When to use occupation
Пожалуйста, укажите ваш род занятий в форме.
Она изменила свой род занятий после прохождения курса.
occupation usage examples
Пожалуйста, укажите ваш род занятий в форме.
Please write your occupation on the form.
Она изменила свой род занятий после прохождения курса.
She changed her occupation after the training course.
Similar words
General, neutral term for a person's work or type of work; can be formal or statistical.
More specific than 'occupation'; usually refers to a particular post, task, or paid position, often current or temporary.
Implies a career or occupation that requires specialized training, qualifications, or certification (e.g., law, medicine).
Refers to the long-term progression of a person's working life, including advancement and development, not just a single job.
Abstract noun referring to being employed or the state/process of having paid work; often uncountable.
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occupation belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
occupation synonyms
What's the difference between occupation / job / profession / career / employment / trade
General, neutral term for a person's work or type of work; can be formal or statistical.
Please state your occupation on the form.
Пожалуйста, укажите ваш род занятий в форме.
More specific than 'occupation'; usually refers to a particular post, task, or paid position, often current or temporary.
She started a new job at the hospital last week.
Она устроилась на новую работу в больницу на прошлой неделе.
Implies a career or occupation that requires specialized training, qualifications, or certification (e.g., law, medicine).
Nursing is a demanding but rewarding profession.
Сестринское дело — требовательная, но благодарная профессия.
Refers to the long-term progression of a person's working life, including advancement and development, not just a single job.
She had a successful career in finance.
У неё была успешная карьера в финансовой сфере.
Abstract noun referring to being employed or the state/process of having paid work; often uncountable.
The company will increase employment next year.
Компания увеличит число работников в следующем году.
Often refers to a skilled manual occupation or craft (e.g., plumbing, carpentry); can also mean commerce/industry context.
He learned the plumbing trade from his uncle.
Он освоил профессию сантехника у своего дяди.
Suggests a calling or occupation seen as particularly suited to someone's character or moral purpose; sometimes religious connotations.
She felt teaching was her true vocation.
Она чувствовала, что преподавание — её истинное призвание.
Refers to a specific role or job within an organization (e.g., manager, analyst), often formal and countable.
We have an open position in the marketing team.
У нас есть вакантная должность в отделе маркетинга.
Formal term for a job or official position; more common in British English than American.
He has been appointed to the post of director.
Он назначен на пост директора.
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How to pronounce occupation and what this word means
occupation translation: род занятий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce occupation
/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
occupation translation
род занятий
occupation examples
Please write your occupation on the form.
occupation transcription
/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/, /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
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Questions about this word
occupation meaning: what does it mean?
a person’s job
occupation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
occupation is pronounced as /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
occupation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please write your occupation on the form. Translation: Пожалуйста, укажите ваш род занятий в форме.
Is occupation part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, occupation (род занятий) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is occupation part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, occupation (род занятий) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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