diePraxis/ˈpʁaksɪs/practice; doctor's office; experience
Praxis is a German noun that means practice, doctor's office, or experience. It is pronounced /ˈpʁaksɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the practical application of knowledge or skills; opposite of theory(general use, theory vs. application)
a.application, implementation in real life
In der Praxis sieht das oft ganz anders aus als in der Theorie.—In practice, that often looks very different from theory.
2.offices or place where a doctor, lawyer, etc. works(medicine, professional use)
a.doctor's (or professional's) office
Die Praxis von Dr. Müller ist jeden Tag geöffnet.—Dr. Müller's office is open every day.
3.knowledge or skill gained by doing something; practical experience(experience)
a.experience gained from practice
Sie hat viel Praxis im Umgang mit Kindern.—She has a lot of experience in dealing with children.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Praxis | — |
| Genitive | der Praxis | — |
| Dative | der Praxis | — |
| Accusative | die Praxis | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Praxis" mean in English?
- "Praxis" means practice, doctor's office, or experience. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Praxis"?
- "Praxis" is pronounced /ˈpʁaksɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Praxis" der, die, or das?
- "Praxis" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Praxis"?
- "Praxis" is a noun in German.
