How to Say "Practice" in Greek

εξάσκηση

exáskisi/eˈksa.ski.si/

The Greek word for practice is εξάσκηση (exáskisi).

εξάσκηση is a noun used to describe the act of doing something repeatedly to improve a skill.

Which one should you use?

While εξάσκηση is the noun used to mean 'practice', the verb meaning 'to practice' or 'to exercise' is ασκώ.

εξάσκηση is a feminine noun.

The word is pronounced /eˈksa.ski.si/. It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.

The English word 'ascetic', meaning someone who practices severe self-discipline, is a direct relative of the Greek root in εξάσκηση.
In ancient Greek, the root of εξάσκηση was used specifically for the training of athletes in the gymnasia. The word evolved from physical training to encompass all forms of mental and artistic practice.
The verb ασκώ can be used to describe the act of exercising a right, such as 'practicing' the right to vote. This is a specialized usage that goes beyond repetition for skill.

Χρειαζόμαστε πολλή εξάσκηση.
We need a lot of practice.
This sentence shows how to express the need for a large amount of εξάσκηση.
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Η πρακτική είναι σημαντική για την επίτευξη της αριστείας.
Practice is important for achieving excellence.
Πού θα κάνουμε εξάσκηση σήμερα;
Where will we practice today?
Κάθε μέρα γυμνάζομαι με την ομάδα μου.
Every day, I practice with my team.
Η καθημερινή εξάσκηση είναι απαραίτητη.
I kathimeriní exáskisi eínai aparaíititi.
Daily practice is essential.
Η εξάσκηση βοηθάει στην πρόοδο.
I exáskisi voitháei stin pródo.
Practice helps with progress.

Dimitris and Eleni are talking about learning a new language.

Δημήτρης Dimitris

Πώς τα πάς με τα Γαλλικά, Ελένη;
Pos ta pas me ta Gallika, Eleni?
How are you doing with French, Eleni?
Ελένη Eleni

Χρειάζομαι περισσότερη εξάσκηση στην ομιλία.
Chriazomai perissoteri exaskisi stin omilia.
I need more practice in speaking.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Θέλεις να τα μιλήσουμε μαζί;
Thelis na ta milisoume mazi?
Do you want to speak them together?
Ελένη Eleni

Ναι, Δημήτρη, θα ήταν υπέροχα!
Nai, Dimitri, tha itan iperocha!
Yes, Dimitris, that would be wonderful!

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