German Conversation · Level 44
73 words
German word
Praktikantin
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁaktiˈkantɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounintern
Example
Die Praktikantin arbeitet im Büro.
The intern works in the office.
More examples
Die Praktikantin bearbeitet einfache Kundenanfragen.
The intern processes simple customer inquiries.
Core concept
A female newcomer learns workplace routines by taking part in practical work rather than only studying them.
Common phrases
Aufgaben der Praktikantin
the intern's tasks
als Praktikantin Erfahrungen sammeln
build experience as an intern
mit der Praktikantin in Kontakt treten
get in contact with the intern
Similar words
Praktikant: A male intern gaining practical job skills through workplace experience.
Trainee: A person learning job duties through a company training program.
Werkstudentin: A female university student working while gaining practical workplace experience.
Auszubildende: A person learning a trade through a formal workplace and vocational-school program.
Definition in German
Praktikantin ist eine weibliche Person, die während eines befristeten Praktikums praktische Tätigkeiten im Betrieb ausübt, um Kenntnisse und Fähigkeiten zu erwerben.
Word origin
Praktikantin is the feminine form of Praktikant, a German word ultimately derived from Latin practicans, 'practising'.
Usage tips
- The word Praktikantin does not indicate whether the placement is paid or unpaid, so that condition requires separate wording.
Other meanings
- traineenoun
Opposites
- Führungskraftmanagernoun
Related words
- Praktikantentätigkeitintern dutiesnoun
- Praktikumsbetreuunginternship guidancenoun
- Praktikumsleitunginternship directornoun