die Ausbildung
Translation
training, education, apprenticeship, vocational training
Examples
Sie macht eine Ausbildung zur Mechatronikerin.
She is doing vocational training to become a mechatronics technician.
Eine gute Ausbildung ist sehr wichtig.
A good education is very important.
Er ist noch in der Ausbildung.
He is still in training.
Grammar Patterns
eine Ausbildung ((zu+3)) training to become a... She is training to become a doctor.
eine Ausbildung ((als+Nomen)) training as a... He is starting an apprenticeship as an electrician.
in Ausbildung sein to be in training I am still in training.
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Etymology
A noun from the verb 'ausbilden' (to train), composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'bilden' (to form). It conveys the sense of 'forming someone out' for a specific role.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'aus' (out) + 'bilden' (to build/form). You are 'building out' someone's skills for a job.