metier
dasNounprofession, trade, line of work
English translations
- 01
trade
- 02
profession
- 03
business
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein bestimmtes Arbeitsgebiet oder Handwerk, in dem jemand besonders kompetent ist.
- English meaning
- Profession
- Synonym
- Beruf, Fach
- German example
- Das ist sein Metier, da kennt er sich aus.
- English example
- That's his profession, he knows his way around.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Metier
- Plural Form
- die Metiers
Example sentences with “metier”
Das ist nicht mein Metier. (That is not my line of work.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Metier' mean in German?
Derived from French, 'das Metier' is neuter. It is used to describe one's area of expertise or profession.