Prueff

Alemannic German

Alternative forms

  • Bruef

Etymology

From Middle High German beruof, from Middle High German berufen, berüefen, beruofen (to summon, proclaim, describe). Equivalent to be- + Rueff. Cognate with German Beruf.

Pronunciation

Noun

Prueff m (plural Prüeff)

  1. job, profession
    • 1978, Rolf Lyssy & Christa Maeker, Die Schweizermacher (transcript):
      Ich bi so no nüt. Ich bi no nüt im Bruef, ich bi net ghürate.
      I'm nothing yet at all. I'm nothing yet in my profession, I'm not yet married.
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