Das Profil



Example: Sie hat ihr Profil auf der Jobplattform aktualisiert.

Definition


"Das Profil" refers to a detailed description or representation of a person, organization, or thing, often used in digital contexts to summarize key information such as skills, interests, and background. For example, it can be a user's profile on a job platform.

Etymology


The word "das Profil" comes from the French word 'profil,' which originally meant the outline or contour of a face or figure. It entered German to describe a side view or shape and later expanded to mean a summarized description or profile, especially in digital and social contexts.

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"Das Profil" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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