üben
practice
Etwas wiederholen, um darin besser zu werden.
The German word "üben" is a verb that means "to practice" or "to exercise". It implies the act of repeating actions or activities in order to improve one's skills. Derived from the same root are words such as "Übung" (practice/exercise).
Similar words in German include:
- "trainieren" (to train)
- "proben" (to rehearse)
- "studieren" (to study)
Differences:
- "trainieren" is often used in the context of physical or athletic training.
- "proben" is usually used in the context of rehearsing for a performance, such as music or theater.
- "studieren" refers to academic studying, typically at a university level.
"Üben" encompasses a broad range of practicing activities, making it a versatile term for various skill improvements.
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Examples
Ich übe jeden Tag Klavier.verb
I practice piano every day.
Du solltest mehr üben, um besser zu werden.verb
You should practice more to get better.
Heute üben die Kinder im Garten.verb
Today the children practice in the garden.
Man sollte täglich üben.verb
One should practice daily.
Wir üben täglich im Park.verb
We practice daily in the park.
Die Schüler üben für das Konzert.verb
The students practice for the concert.
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