das Praktikum
Translation
internship, practicum, traineeship
Examples
Ich mache ein Praktikum bei einer Firma.
I am doing an internship at a company.
Praktika sind wichtig für die Karriere.
Internships are important for one's career.
Grammar Patterns
ein Praktikum ((bei+3)) ((machen)) to do an internship at... I'm doing an internship at Siemens.
ein Praktikum ((als sth.)) to do an internship as a... She's doing an internship as a programmer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Volontariat (volunteership), Hospitanz (observership)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'practicus', meaning 'practical' or 'active'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'practicum' or 'practical'. It's the practical part of one's studies.