Introduction to Jobs and Professions in German
Knowing how to talk about different jobs and professions is essential for everyday conversations in German. This lesson will cover common job titles, the German vocabulary for professions, and example sentences to help you practice.
Common Jobs and Professions Vocabulary
| German |
English |
| der Arzt / die Ärztin |
Doctor (male/female) |
| der Lehrer / die Lehrerin |
Teacher (male/female) |
| der Ingenieur / die Ingenieurin |
Engineer (male/female) |
| der Polizist / die Polizistin |
Police Officer (male/female) |
| der Verkäufer / die Verkäuferin |
Salesperson (male/female) |
| der Koch / die Köchin |
Chef/Cook (male/female) |
| der Rechtsanwalt / die Rechtsanwältin |
Lawyer (male/female) |
| der Mechaniker / die Mechanikerin |
Mechanic (male/female) |
| der Bauarbeiter / die Bauarbeiterin |
Construction Worker (male/female) |
| der Krankenschwester / die Krankenpfleger |
Nurse (male/female) |
Example Sentences for Jobs and Professions
- Er ist Arzt und arbeitet in einem Krankenhaus. (He is a doctor and works in a hospital.)
- Sie ist Lehrerin an einer Grundschule. (She is a teacher at an elementary school.)
- Ich bin Ingenieur und arbeite an verschiedenen Projekten. (I am an engineer and work on various projects.)
- Der Polizist hilft den Menschen in der Stadt. (The police officer helps people in the city.)
- Meine Schwester ist Köchin in einem Restaurant. (My sister is a chef in a restaurant.)
Useful Phrases for Discussing Jobs
Here are some useful phrases to help you talk about jobs and professions in German:
- Was machst du beruflich? (What do you do for a living?)
- Ich bin... (I am... [profession])
- Wo arbeitest du? (Where do you work?)
- Ich arbeite als... (I work as... [profession])
- Er/Sie ist... (He/She is... [profession])