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occupation in German

occupation in German is Beruf, Beschäftigung, Besetzung — occupation means a person's job or profession.

occupation in German

Beruf
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.
Beschäftigung
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.
Besetzung
noun
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.
Okkupation
noun
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.
Besatzung
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

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: "Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form." 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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