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 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 (to train), proben (to rehearse)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'uoben,' meaning 'to perform' or 'to do.' The sense of 'practice' comes from the concept of doing something repeatedly.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the German saying 'Übung macht den Meister,' which is the equivalent of 'Practice makes perfect.'