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professional association
An organization that represents the shared professional, economic, and social interests of members of a specific profession.
Der Berufsverband der Ärzte setzt sich für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen in Krankenhäusern ein.
The professional association of doctors campaigns for better working conditions in hospitals.
This word is made up of three parts: 'Beruf' (profession), the linking '-s', and 'Verband' (association). So it is literally an association for a specific profession.
Viele Lehrer sind in einem Berufsverband organisiert.
Many teachers are organized in a professional association.
When someone is part of a 'Berufsverband' (professional association), you use the preposition 'in' with the dative. When someone joins one, you use the verb 'beitreten' (to join), which also requires the dative.
Sie ist Mitglied im Berufsverband der Journalisten.
She is a member of the professional association of journalists.
A 'Berufsverband' (professional association) is often named together with the specific professional group it represents. Typical formulations are 'der Berufsverband der Ärzte' (the professional association of doctors), 'der Berufsverband der Lehrer' (the professional association of teachers), or 'der Berufsverband der Architekten' (the professional association of architects).
Der Berufsverband der Pflegekräfte fordert höhere Gehälter.
The professional association of nursing staff is calling for higher salaries.
chamber / room
Both die Kammer and der Berufsverband represent the interests of a profession. However, a Kammer is an official, legally established professional body, while a Berufsverband is usually a private organization. Use “Kammer” for the institutional professional body and “Berufsverband” for the voluntary organization.
Der Berufsverband informiert seine Mitglieder über neue Arbeitsbedingungen.
The professional association informs its members about new working conditions.
Für die Berufszulassung ist die zuständige Kammer verantwortlich.
The responsible chamber is in charge of professional licensing.
