German Conversation · Level 78
59 words
German word
trainieren
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɛˈniːʁən/
Meaning
- verbtrain
Example
Der Trainer trainiert die Mannschaft im Stadion.
The coach trains the team in the stadium.
More examples
Er trainiert mit einem Trainingsplan, um schneller Fortschritte zu machen.
He trains with a training plan to make faster progress.
Core concept
A planned cycle of repeated drills makes a body stronger or a skill more reliable.
Common phrases
gemeinsam trainieren
train together
mit einem Trainingsplan trainieren
train with a training plan
unter Anleitung trainieren
train under guidance
Similar words
üben: Repeated practice aimed at mastering a specific skill.
lernen: Acquiring new knowledge or understanding how to do something.
einüben: Repeatedly practicing a movement or procedure until it becomes automatic.
proben: Practicing a complete play, musical piece, or performance before the event.
Definition in German
systematisch durch Wiederholung und gezielte Übungen Ausdauer, Kraft oder bestimmte Fertigkeiten verbessern
Word origin
German trainieren is an international borrowing related to French entraîner and English train, ultimately linked to Latin trahere, 'to draw'.
Usage tips
- German often uses üben for practicing a specific skill, while trainieren is common for systematic sports training and physical conditioning.