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“internship” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaktikʊm/

Example

Ich mache nächsten Monat ein Praktikum in einer Firma.

I'm doing an internship at a company next month.

Illustration for Praktikum (internship)

How to say “internship” in German

“Internship” in German is Praktikum.

A learner spends a limited period inside a workplace, carrying out real tasks while observing how a profession operates.

Full entry for Praktikum: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Praktikum

Viele Studierende nutzen ein Praktikum im Ausland, um ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern.

Many students do an internship abroad to improve their language skills.

Tips for using Praktikum

  • Praktikum is neuter, so the standard forms are das Praktikum and die Praktika, not a regular plural such as Praktikums.

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