der Beruf
profession / occupation / job
How do you say “profession / occupation / 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 Ihr Beruf?
What is your profession?
Memory tip
Think 'be-roof' — imagine 'being a roofer' as a profession to recall 'Beruf' = profession.
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.
Words in this topic: Professions
German nouns with the article der →