vocation

vəʊˈkeɪʃən
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Translation of vocation from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

career

person's employment or main occupation
  • He pursued teaching as his vocation.Hij volgde lesgeven als zijn roeping
2.

calling

strong feeling of suitability for a career
  • She felt a vocation to become a nurse.Ze voelde een roeping om verpleegster te worden.
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Expressions with vocation: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zijn roeping missen
niet op zijn plek zitten
He missed his vocation as a chef.

Synonyms and analogies of vocation in English

Examples of vocation in a sentence

  • His vocation as a chef brought him great joy.
  • His vocation for teaching was evident from a young age.
  • Many people struggle to find their true vocation.

Translations of "vocation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
roepingnf.

He knew that nursing was his true vocation from the start.

Hij wist vanaf het begin dat de verpleging echt zijn roeping was.

beroepnn.

Doctors consider their vocation a calling rather than just work.

Artsen zien hun beroep meer als een roeping dan als gewoon werk.

bestemmingnf.

And your vocation needs to be rooted in your creative vision.

Uw bestemming ligt geworteld in uw creatieve visie.

Adjective / Participle
geroepenpp.

I've been curious for a very long time and I recently received a vocation.

Ik ben al lang benieuwd en onlangs werd ik geroepen.

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vocation: Examples and translations in context

Doctors consider their vocation a calling rather than just work.

Artsen zien hun beroep meer als een roeping dan als gewoon werk.

She felt a deep vocation to help people through counseling.

Ze voelde een sterke roeping om mensen te helpen via therapie.

His vocation brought him joy, even during tough and demanding times.

Zijn roeping schonk hem vreugde, zelfs in zware en veeleisende tijden.

His vocation as a teacher gave him great satisfaction every day.

Zijn roeping als leraar gaf hem elke dag veel voldoening.

Passion is often the first sign that you've found your vocation.

Passie is vaak het eerste teken dat je je ware roeping hebt gevonden.

Choosing a vocation can be challenging but essential for happiness.

Een roeping kiezen kan lastig zijn, maar is cruciaal voor je geluk.

She pursued her vocation by halves, always holding a safer option in reserve.

Ze volgde haar roeping halfslachtig en hield steeds een veiligere optie achter de hand.

Many workers miss one's vocation early in their career and switch later.

Veel werknemers missen vroeg in hun loopbaan hun roeping en stappen later over.

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