Het beroep
Example: Hij heeft altijd het beroep van leraar gewild.
Definition
"Het beroep" refers to a profession or occupation that a person practices to earn a living. It typically involves specialized knowledge or skills and is often chosen based on interest or training, as in the example phrase 'Hij heeft altijd het beroep van leraar gewild' (He has always wanted the profession of a teacher).
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het beroep" comes from the verb 'roepen,' meaning 'to call.' Originally, it referred to a calling or summons, which evolved into meaning a person's occupation or profession. Did you know that this reflects the idea of a 'calling' in life, linking work with personal purpose?
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"Het beroep" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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