Czech · Work & Business
povolání
profession
Intermediatenoun · n
Definition
The type of work a person is trained to do.
Example
Jaké je tvoje povolání?
What is your profession?
Etymology
'Povolání' comes from the verb 'povolat', meaning 'to call forth' or 'to summon'. It indicates a vocation or profession someone is called to pursue.
How & Where It’s Used
'Povolání' is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in discussions surrounding careers and professional identities. It appears in both spoken and written discourse.