der Beruf
profession / job
How do you say “profession / job” in German? It’s der Beruf. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Berufe
Pronunciationder-be-ROOF
Example
Was ist dein Beruf?
What is your profession?
Memory tip
der-be-ROOF — sounds like 'be roof' — imagine your job is your roof (what supports you).
Frequently asked questions
Is «Beruf» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Beruf» is der.
What is the plural of «Beruf»?
The plural is die Berufe.
German nouns with the article der →