Indonesian · Work & Business
profesi
Profession
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The type of work a person is trained to do.
Example
Apa profesi Anda?
What is your profession?
Etymology
'Profesi' is derived from the Latin 'professio', meaning 'to declare publicly', which reflects the declaration of one's career or occupation. Its adoption into Indonesian signifies formal recognition of various professions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Profesi' is predominantly used in formal contexts and written texts related to careers and employment, recognized and understood across the country.