noun
profession, occupation
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Beruf: Masculine noun meaning 'profession' or 'occupation'. Singular der Beruf; plural die Berufe. Genitive des Berufs. Refers to one’s trained or regular employment (as opposed to temporary job). Common preposition: als (to work as) and im Beruf (in the profession). Regular plural formation.
Examples
Viele Lehrer waren stolz auf ihren Beruf, obwohl der Lohn damals nicht hoch war.
Many teachers were proud of their profession, although the salary at the time was not high.
Welchen Beruf hast du gelernt?
Which profession did you train for?
Sein Beruf ist Lehrer.
His occupation is teacher.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a business card under a roof labeled 'Beruf'
Sounds like English 'be roof' — imagine a roof labeled with a job title
der — think of 'der Beruf' (masculine) when talking about a job
Notes
Plural Berufe. Common in job-related contexts.