This is the 3710th most frequent German word.
prof
"Prof" in German is a colloquial abbreviation for "Professor" (professor).
Prof is used here as an abbreviation for 'Professor', referring to a teacher at an academic institution.
Der Prof gab uns viele Hausaufgaben.
The professor gave us a lot of homework.
In this context, 'Prof' serves as a vocational title for the person in the role of the educator.
Sie fragte den Prof über die Prüfung.
She asked the professor about the exam.
The term 'Prof' denotes the profession while also suggesting respect towards the person mentioned.