Was machen Sie beruflich?
[vas MAH-chen zee be-ROOF-likh]
phrase
LanguageGerman (Germany)
Meaning- What do you do? (formal)
- This is a standard way to show interest in a new acquaintance's profession during a formal introduction.
Freut mich, was machen Sie beruflich?
Nice to meet you, what do you do?
A: Was machen Sie beruflich? B: Ich bin Lehrer.
Pronunciationvas MAH-chen zee be-ROOF-likh
Registerformal
How it is usedUsed to inquire about someone's job.
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