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профессия

profession

Meaning of профессия

a type of job

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Russian[prɐˈfʲesʲijə]
profession
профессия - profession
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профессия with English translation

профессия usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.

Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Teaching is a rewarding profession for many people.

Преподавание — это достойная профессия для многих людей.

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профессия belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

профессияprofession
ребёнокchild
студентstudent
экзаменexam
домашняя работаhomework
оценкаgrade
онлайнonline

профессия synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between профессия / специальность / работа / должность / ремесло / специализация

🇷🇺Russian
профессия

a type of activity requiring training and qualification

B1Very Often

He chose the profession of a doctor.

Он выбрал профессию врача.

С
🇷🇺Russian
специальность

field of study or qualification obtained at an educational institution

B1Very Often

At university she studied the specialty 'economics'.

В университете она изучала специальность «экономика».

Р
🇷🇺Russian
работа

general work or the place where someone works; can be less formal

B1Very Often

He has a new job at the bank.

У него новая работа в банке.

🇷🇺Russian

an official position or role in an organization, often within a hierarchy

B1Often

She holds the position of company director.

Она занимает должность директора компании.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
ремесло

a practical or manual skill, a traditional trade

B1Rarely

He mastered the craft of woodworking.

Он освоил ремесло столяра.

С
🇷🇺Russian
специализация

a narrow area within a profession or specialty

B1Often

His specialization is corporate law.

Его специализация — корпоративное право.

🇷🇺Russian

direction of activity or study; a characterization of a field of knowledge

B1Often

A school with a technical profile trains specialists in IT.

Школа с техническим профилем готовит специалистов в IT.

🇷🇺Russian

an activity or occupation someone engages in (can be temporary or a hobby)

B1Very Often

Her favorite pastime is painting.

Её любимое занятие — рисование.

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профессия translation: profession. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce профессия

[prɐˈfʲesʲijə]

профессия translation

profession

профессия examples

He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.

профессия transcription

[prɐˈfʲesʲijə]

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профессия meaning: what does it mean?

род деятельности, требующий специальных навыков и подготовки

профессия pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

профессия is pronounced as [prɐˈfʲesʲijə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

профессия definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He decided to train in a new profession to change his career. Translation: Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.

Is профессия part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, профессия (profession) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is профессия part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, профессия (profession) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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