German Conversation · Level 42
75 words
German word
Praxis
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpʁaksɪs/
Meaning
- feminine nounpractice
Example
In der Praxis ist es anders als in der Theorie.
In practice, things are different from theory.
More examples
Viele Probleme erkennt man erst in der Praxis.
Many problems are only recognized in practice.
Core concept
The practical side of a skill, including the place and repeated activity that make it real.
Common phrases
in der Praxis
in practice
etwas in die Praxis umsetzen
put ___ into practice
in der Praxis anwenden
apply ___ in practice
Similar words
Arztpraxis: A doctor's clinic for examining and treating patients.
Klinik: A sizable medical facility providing hospital stays and specialist care.
Sprechstunde: A doctor's office hours for receiving and examining patients.
Definition in German
Praxis bezeichnet sowohl eine berufliche Einrichtung oder Tätigkeit (z. B. Arztpraxis) als auch die regelmäßige Ausübung einer Tätigkeit.
Word origin
Praxis is a learned borrowing from Latin praxis and ultimately Greek praxis, whose basic sense is action rather than theory.
Usage tips
- Eine Praxis eroeffnen refers to opening a professional office, especially a medical one; the noun remains die Praxis in this use.
Other meanings
- clinicnoun
- professional practicenoun
Opposites
- Theorietheorynoun
Related words
- praktischpracticaladjective
- praktizierenpracticeverb