Beruf — meaning in English
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English meaning
- job noun A paid position of regular employment.
- occupation noun A person's job or profession.
- profession noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
- professional adjective Relating to or meeting the standards of a skilled occupation.
- vocation noun A job or career that someone feels strongly called or suited to, especially one seen as more than just a way to earn money.
- vocational adjective Relating to training for a specific trade or skill, rather than general academic study.
Senses
Beruf is used for these senses in English:
- job An economic role for which a person is paid.
- occupation 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.
- profession A professional occupation.
- professional Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
- vocation An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
- vocational (of education) That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.
job — full definition
- noun A paid position of regular employment.
- noun A particular task or piece of work to be done.
- noun Informal for a robbery or heist.
- noun A corrupt or self-serving act carried out under the appearance of official duty.
- verb To work irregularly, taking on individual pieces of paid work.
occupation — full definition
- noun A person's job or profession.
- noun The control of a country or territory by a foreign military force.