noun
internship, work placement
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Praktikum: means 'internship' or 'work placement'—short-term practical training, often for students. Neuter noun: das Praktikum. Plural Praktika (irregular, -a ending); genitive des Praktikums. Used with absolvieren (ein Praktikum absolvieren) and can be paid or unpaid depending on contract. Often called 'Prakti' informally.
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Der Student begann ein Praktikum, obwohl er nur wenig Erfahrung besaß und die Aufgaben anspruchsvoll waren.
The student began an internship even though he had little experience and the tasks were demanding.
Sie macht ein Praktikum in einer Werbeagentur.
She is doing an internship at an advertising agency.
Das Praktikum dauert drei Monate.
The work placement lasts three months.
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Picture a student in an office wearing a badge that says 'Praktikum'.
Sounds like 'practicum' in English — practical work experience.
das (neuter): imagine a neutral internship certificate titled 'das Praktikum'.
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Common in education and job contexts; plural is 'Praktika'.