German Conversation · Level 27
90 words
German word
Übung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːbʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpractice
Example
Ich mache jeden Tag Übungen.
I work on practice exercises every day.
More examples
Die mündliche Übung hat meine Aussprache verbessert.
The oral practice improved my pronunciation.
Core concept
A focused task repeated until a skill becomes more accurate and automatic.
Common phrases
mündliche Übung
oral practice
schriftliche Übung
written practice
intensive Übung
intensive practice
Similar words
Aufgabe: A single task or problem assigned for completion.
Training: Ongoing practice aimed at improving a sport or skill.
Wiederholung: Repeated work on learned material to make it familiar.
Praxis: Practical activity that builds experience beyond theory.
Definition in German
Eine wiederkehrende Aufgabe oder ein konkreter Ablauf, der dazu dient, eine Fertigkeit zu üben und zu verbessern.
Word origin
Übung is formed from the verb üben with the noun-forming suffix -ung and goes back to Middle High German übunge.
Usage tips
- The plural Übungen usually refers to separate exercises, while Übung can also mean practice as an activity.