career field
das Berufsfeld, die Berufsfelder
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career field
An area of the working world in which certain professions and activities belong together or require similar knowledge and skills.
Nach dem Studium möchte sie in einem internationalen Berufsfeld arbeiten.
After graduating, she would like to work in an international career field.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Berufsfelder |
| genitive | des Berufsfeldes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Berufsfeld | die Berufsfelder |
| accusative | das Berufsfeld | die Berufsfelder |
| dative | dem Berufsfeld | den Berufsfeldern |
| genitive | des Berufsfeldes des Berufsfelds | der Berufsfelder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Berufsfeld' is made up of 'Beruf' (profession) and 'Feld' (field). It therefore refers to a defined area in which different professions or activities belong together.
Das Berufsfeld der erneuerbaren Energien wächst schnell.
The career field of renewable energy is growing quickly.
The verbs 'wählen' (to choose), 'wechseln' (to change), 'erkunden' (to explore), and 'kennenlernen' (to get to know) are often used with 'Berufsfeld'. 'In einem Berufsfeld arbeiten' (to work in a career field) is also a typical collocation.
Viele Jugendliche erkunden vor der Ausbildung verschiedene Berufsfelder.
Many young people explore different career fields before starting vocational training.
When referring to working in a particular area, 'in' is usually used: after 'in', the dative is used here when referring to an existing career field.
Er ist seit zehn Jahren in diesem Berufsfeld tätig.
He has been working in this career field for ten years.
