B1Work & CareerAdjective

beruflich

professional

/bəˈʁuːflɪç/

Adjective meaning 'professional/work-related'. 'Beruflich unterwegs' = on a business trip.

Example Sentences

Was machst du beruflich?

What do you do for a living?

Ich bin beruflich viel unterwegs.

I travel a lot for work.

Das ist eine berufliche Entscheidung.

That's a career decision.

Confusing 'beruflich' and 'professionell'

✅ 'Beruflich' = work-related. 'Professionell' = done with skill/quality

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