Beruf

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Etymology

From Middle High German . Deverbal from berufen (literally “calling”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈʁuːf/
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Noun

Beruf m (strong, genitive Berufes or Berufs, plural Berufe)

  1. occupation, profession, trade, job, career
  2. vocation

Declension

Declension of Beruf
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Beruf die Berufe
genitive eines des Berufes, Berufs der Berufe
dative einem dem Beruf, Berufe1 den Berufen
accusative einen den Beruf die Berufe

1Now rare, see notes.

Derived terms

Further reading

  • “Beruf” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Beruf” in Duden online
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