occupation in German
occupation in German is Beruf, Beschäftigung, Besetzung — occupation means a person's job or profession.
occupation in German
Beruf
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.
Beschäftigung
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.
Besetzung
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.
Okkupation
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.
Besatzung
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.
What does "occupation" mean?
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noun A person's job or profession.
"My father's occupation is teaching, and he has done it for thirty years."
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noun The control of a country or territory by a foreign military force.
"The early years of Norman occupation saw a frenzy of castle building."
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occupation in a sentence
- My father's occupation is teaching, and he has done it for thirty years.
- What is your occupation, and do you enjoy the work?
- The early years of Norman occupation saw a frenzy of castle building.
- The museum describes life in the town during the long occupation of the region.
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What is "occupation" in German?
"occupation" in German is Beruf, Beschäftigung, Besetzung. occupation means: A person's job or profession.
How do you use "occupation" in a sentence?
Example: "My father's occupation is teaching, and he has done it for thirty years." In German, "occupation" is Beruf, Beschäftigung, Besetzung.
Are there other ways to say "occupation" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "occupation": Beruf, Beschäftigung, Besetzung, Okkupation, Besatzung.
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