üben
Translation
to practice, to exercise, to train
Examples
Ich muss jeden Tag Deutsch üben.
I have to practice German every day.
Sie übt für das Konzert.
She is practicing for the concert.
Wir übten gestern zusammen Klavier.
We practiced the piano together yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) üben to practice sth. I practice the vocabulary every day.
für+4 üben to practice for sth. The pianist is practicing for the concert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trainieren, proben
Etymology
From Old High German 'uoben' (to carry out, to do). The meaning shifted to 'practice' through the idea of repeated action.
Memory Tips
Remember the famous German proverb: 'Übung macht den Meister' (Practice makes perfect).