der Vorbereitungsdienst
Translation
preparatory service, traineeship, clerkship
Examples
Sie beginnt morgen ihren Vorbereitungsdienst.
She starts her preparatory service tomorrow.
Der Vorbereitungsdienst ist Teil der Ausbildung.
The traineeship is part of the training.
Grammar Patterns
to do/complete ((sth.)) to do/complete the preparatory service He is completing his preparatory service in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Referendariat, die Ausbildung; Antonyms: die Festanstellung (permanent position)
Etymology
From 'Vorbereitung' (preparation) + 'Dienst' (service). It means a 'service for preparation'.
Memory Tips
Visualize it as a preparatory 'service' or duty one must complete before becoming a fully qualified professional, such as a civil servant.