Brotberuf

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • bread-and-butter job, main job often opposed to more creative, but unprofitable work

Etymology

Affix from German Brot (bread, sandwich) + German Beruf (profession, occupation).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Beruf

Gloss

profession, occupation

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