die Übung

Plural: die Übungen
Based on: üben
Goethe B1 Noun #1096 Noun
  1. the practice
  2. the exercise
1.

the practice

(In the sense of the act of "üben". NOT for "putting into practice" or the general act of "doing".)
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Examples
  • Übung macht den Meister.
  • Practice makes perfect.
2.

the exercise

(As in an exercise in a text book. NOT for physical exercise.)
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Word of the Day – “üben”

A quick look at the meaning of "üben", the difference to "trainieren" and a few of the surprising related words that don't seem related at all.

Vocab: üben, die Übung, einüben, ausüben, verüben, üblich, trainieren

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How many meanings does the German word 'Übung' have?

Übung has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the practice, 2. the exercise.

What is the gender of 'Übung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Übung'?

die Übungen

What is 'Übung' related to?

The word 'Übung' is related to üben.

Where can I learn more about 'Übung'?

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Word of the Day – “üben”
A quick look at the meaning of "üben", the difference to "trainieren" and a few of the surprising related words that don't seem related at all.
Vocab: üben, die Übung, einüben, ausüben, verüben, üblich, trainieren
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