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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.
club / association
'der Verein' and 'der Berufsverband' are both organizations where people with shared goals come together. 'Verein' is the more general term and can refer to leisure activities, sports, culture, or social topics. 'Berufsverband' is more specific: it represents people from a particular profession and looks after professional, economic, or social interests. The words can be confused because a professional association can also be organized in a way similar to a club or association. In everyday language, you say 'Verein' when the topic is not necessarily professional. 'Berufsverband' fits when it is about a profession and the interests of that professional group.
Die Ärztin informiert sich beim Berufsverband über neue Regeln für ihre Praxis.
The doctor gets information from the professional association about new rules for her practice.
Ihr habt heute einen kleinen Verein besucht, der Kindern beim Lesen hilft.
Today you visited a small association that helps children with reading.