vocation
A divine calling to establish one's lifestyleA divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.
» What is your vocation?
Хто ти за фахом? — deniko
Хто ви за фахом? — deniko
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2 senses(Ecclesiastical, countable, uncountable)A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.
The Catholic Church supports and teaches us that there are three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life or priesthood.
Berufung
призва́ниеprizvánije
(countable, uncountable)An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
Nursing is a vocation that many people find horrendous.
Beruf
призва́ниеprizvánije
the particular occupation for which you are trained
Examples
22 sentencesWhat is your vocation?
Хто ти за фахом? — deniko
Sacrifice is part of our vocation.
I decided to make medicine my vocation.
He was born with a priestly vocation.
The "family manager" is a profession, occupation, vocation.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English vocacioun, from Old French vocation, from Latin vocātiō.From Middle English vocacioun, from Old French vocation, from Latin vocātiō.
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Forms
plural: vocationsSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable