Praktikum/ˈpʁaktikʊm/internship; work placement; practical training
Praktikum is a German noun that means internship, work placement, or practical training. It is pronounced /ˈpʁaktikʊm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Praktika".
Definitions
1.a period of practical training or work experience, especially as part of studies(education; professional training)
a.an internship or short-term work experience in a company or institution
Im dritten Studienjahr müssen alle Studierenden ein Praktikum absolvieren.—In the third year of study, all students must complete an internship.
b.a practical phase required by certain apprenticeship or qualification programs
Das Praktikum im Krankenhaus war sehr lehrreich für die angehenden Pflegekräfte.—The placement in the hospital was very instructive for the trainee nurses.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Praktikum | die Praktika |
| Genitive | des Praktikums | der Praktika |
| Dative | dem Praktikum | den Praktika |
| Accusative | das Praktikum | die Praktika |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Praktikum" mean in English?
- "Praktikum" means internship, work placement, or practical training. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Praktikum"?
- "Praktikum" is pronounced /ˈpʁaktikʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Praktikum" der, die, or das?
- "Praktikum" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Praktikum"?
- The plural of "Praktikum" is "Praktika".
- What part of speech is "Praktikum"?
- "Praktikum" is a noun in German.
