beruflich
professional
Etwas, das mit der Arbeit oder dem Job einer Person zu tun hat.
The German word "beruflich" is an adjective that means "professional" or "related to one's occupation". It is derived from the noun "Beruf", which means "profession" or "occupation". "Beruflich" is commonly used to refer to matters pertaining to work, business, or career. Similar words in German include "professionell" (professional), "arbeitsmäßig" (related to work), and "ökonomisch" (economic, but used more broadly in professional contexts).
The key difference is that "beruflich" specifically relates to one’s occupation or profession, while "professionell" generally indicates a standard or quality of work.
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Examples
Ich bin beruflich sehr erfolgreich.adverb
I am very successful professionally.
Seine berufliche Entwicklung ist beeindruckend.adjective
His professional development is impressive.
Er orientiert sich beruflich neu.adverb
He is reorienting himself professionally
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