Übung/ˈyːbʊŋ/exercise; practice; drill
Übung is a German noun that means exercise, practice, or drill. It is pronounced /ˈyːbʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Übungen".
Definitions
1.an activity done to improve skills or knowledge(learning/practice)
a.a specific task for learning or training
Die Lehrerin gibt den Schülern eine Übung in Mathematik.—The teacher gives the students an exercise in mathematics.
b.repeated practice with the goal of mastery
Mit täglicher Übung wird man immer besser.—With daily practice, one gets better and better.
2.a training activity or drill to prepare for real action(military/sports)
a.coordinated movement or rehearsal for proficiency
Die Feuerwehr führt regelmäßig Übungen durch.—The fire department regularly conducts drills.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Übung | die Übungen |
| Genitive | der Übung | der Übungen |
| Dative | der Übung | den Übungen |
| Accusative | die Übung | die Übungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Übung" mean in English?
- "Übung" means exercise, practice, or drill. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Übung"?
- "Übung" is pronounced /ˈyːbʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Übung" der, die, or das?
- "Übung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Übung"?
- The plural of "Übung" is "Übungen".
- What part of speech is "Übung"?
- "Übung" is a noun in German.
