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occupation in Dutch

occupation in Dutch is beroep, bezigheid, bezetting — occupation means a person's job or profession.

occupation in Dutch

beroep
noun
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
bezigheid
noun
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
bezetting
noun
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.

What does "occupation" mean?

  1. noun A person's job or profession.
    "Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form."
  2. noun The control of a country or territory by a foreign military force.
    "The country endured decades of foreign occupation."
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occupation in a sentence

  • Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form.
  • The country endured decades of foreign occupation.

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What is "occupation" in Dutch?

"occupation" in Dutch is beroep, bezigheid, bezetting. occupation means: A person's job or profession.

How do you use "occupation" in a sentence?

Example: "Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form." In Dutch, "occupation" is beroep, bezigheid, bezetting.

Are there other ways to say "occupation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "occupation": beroep, bezigheid, bezetting.

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