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dream job
The profession that someone ideally wants and sees as perfect for themselves, often since childhood.
Schon als Kind wusste sie, dass Tierärztin ihr Traumberuf ist.
Even as a child, she knew that being a veterinarian was her dream job.
This word is made up of 'der Traum' (dream) and 'der Beruf' (profession/job). So it literally describes a job that one dreams of.
Für viele Kinder ist Feuerwehrmann ein Traumberuf.
For many children, being a firefighter is a dream job.
The component 'Traum-' (dream) is used very productively in German to describe the ideal or perfect version of something. Other examples are 'das Traumhaus' (dream house), 'der Traumpartner' (dream partner), or 'der Traumurlaub' (dream vacation).
Nach langer Suche haben sie endlich ihr Traumhaus am See gefunden.
After a long search, they finally found their dream house by the lake.
Typical verbs used with 'Traumberuf' (dream job) are 'finden' (to find), 'haben' (to have), 'ergreifen' (to take up), or 'verwirklichen' (to make a reality). The question 'Was ist dein Traumberuf?' (What is your dream job?) is also often asked.
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Traumberuf als Pilot zu verwirklichen.
He worked hard to make his dream job as a pilot a reality.
appeal / calling / appointment
'die Berufung' and 'der Traumberuf' can both describe a profession that suits a person very well. 'Der Traumberuf' is the profession someone especially wishes for and sees as ideal. 'Die Berufung' goes deeper: you feel inwardly meant for a task. A dream job can be a calling, but it does not have to be. The words can be confused when someone speaks enthusiastically about their work. 'Traumberuf' fits more with wishes and ideas, while 'Berufung' fits more with meaning, a task, and inner conviction.
Schon als Kind wollte Sofia Pilotin werden; das ist bis heute ihr Traumberuf.
Even as a child, Sofia wanted to become a pilot; it is still her dream job today.
Für meinen Bruder ist die Arbeit als Arzt eine echte Berufung.
For my brother, working as a doctor is a true calling.