German word

Training

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɛːnɪŋ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpractice

Example

Ich mache heute ein Training im Park.

I'm having a practice session in the park today.

Illustration for Training (practice)

More examples

Nach dem Training fühle ich mich oft müde.

After training, I often feel tired.

Core concept

A planned practice session that repeatedly builds skill, fitness, or professional ability.

Common phrases

  • an einem Training teilnehmen

    take part in a training session

  • ein intensives Training

    intensive training

  • nach dem Training

    after training

Similar words

Übung: Repeated practice with problems or tasks to build familiarity and skill.
Kurs: A structured class covering a set of lessons in a planned sequence.

Definition in German

Planmäßige Praxis zur Verbesserung von Technik, Leistungsfähigkeit oder beruflichen Fertigkeiten.

Word origin

German borrowed Training from English training, whose verb train ultimately traces to Old French trainer and Latin trahere, meaning to pull or draw.

Usage tips

  • Training is commonly used as a count noun for a session, as in ein Training, while regelmäßiges Training refers to training as an ongoing activity.

Other meanings

  • trainingnoun
  • exercisenoun

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