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profession
An occupation, especially one that requires specialized training or a high level of qualification. The term is often used to emphasize professionalism and expertise in a particular field.
Er übt seine Profession als Architekt mit großer Hingabe aus.
He practices his profession as an architect with great dedication.
profession
In a religious context, the taking of religious vows, that is, the solemn promise to live according to the rules of a religious order. A distinction is made between temporary and perpetual profession.
Nach dem Noviziat legte die junge Nonne ihre ewige Profession ab.
After the novitiate, the young nun made her perpetual profession.
'Profession' is an elevated and more formal term for 'Beruf' (occupation/profession). It emphasizes high qualification, academic training, and expertise.
Sie ist Ärztin mit Leib und Seele und sieht ihre Arbeit nicht nur als Job, sondern als Profession.
She is a doctor through and through and sees her work not just as a job, but as a profession.
Common phrases are 'seine Profession ausüben' (to practice one's profession) or stating someone's occupation with 'von Profession ... sein' (to be ... by profession). This underlines one's professional identity.
Mein Nachbar ist von Profession Jurist.
My neighbor is a lawyer by profession.
The word belongs to the word family of 'professionell' (professional, adjective) and 'die Professionalität' (professionalism, noun). All of these words refer to a high degree of skill and expertise in a profession.
Ihre professionelle Haltung wird von allen Kollegen geschätzt.
Her professional attitude is appreciated by all her colleagues.
You can recognize the religious meaning from signal words such as 'Kloster' (monastery/convent), 'Orden' (religious order), 'Gelübde' (vow), 'Nonne' (nun), or 'Mönch' (monk). Without this context, the meaning is almost always 'Beruf' (profession/occupation).
Im Kloster bereitet sie sich auf ihre Profession vor.
In the convent, she is preparing for her profession.
In a religious context, the fixed expression 'die Profession ablegen' (to make one's profession) is almost always used. This means to solemnly take religious vows.
Nach einer langen Prüfungszeit durfte der junge Mönch endlich die Profession ablegen.
After a long period of examination, the young monk was finally allowed to make his profession.
profession / occupation
Both words can refer to work that someone does to earn a living. “Beruf” is the neutral, general term, whereas “Profession” places more emphasis on specialized training, high qualifications, and professional expertise. “Beruf” is appropriate for a standard statement about someone’s occupation; “Profession” may be more suitable when emphasizing specialized knowledge.
Ihre Profession als Restauratorin verlangt viel Fachwissen und Erfahrung.
Her profession as a restorer requires a great deal of specialized knowledge and experience.
Mein Beruf ist Fotograf, und ich arbeite in einem kleinen Studio.
I am a photographer by profession, and I work in a small studio.
