Signification
A formal question asking about someone's job or occupation.
Contexte culturel
Germans value clarity. Asking about a job is a way to understand someone's status and background quickly. Austrians are often even more formal; using titles like 'Herr Doktor' is common before asking about the job.
Use 'machen'
If you forget 'beruflich', 'Was machen Sie?' is often understood in context.
Signification
A formal question asking about someone's job or occupation.
Use 'machen'
If you forget 'beruflich', 'Was machen Sie?' is often understood in context.
Teste-toi
Select the most formal way to ask about a job.
Which sentence is correct for a business meeting?
Uses the formal 'Sie' and professional vocabulary.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWhich sentence is correct for a business meeting?
Uses the formal 'Sie' and professional vocabulary.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, your boss already knows your job. Use it for new acquaintances.
Expressions liées
Was machen Sie beruflich?
synonymWhat do you do for a living?
Was ist Ihr Beruf?
similarWhat is your profession?
