практика
praktika
The English word practice is translated into Russian as практика (praktika).
практика refers to the act of doing something regularly to improve a skill or to apply a theory. In a university or professional context, it also refers to a student's internship or practical field training.
Which one should you use?
In English, the word practice can function as both a noun and a verb. In Russian, практика is strictly a noun. To express the verb 'to practice', you must use a phrase such as заниматься практикой (to engage in practice).
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the necessity or absence of practice, the genitive singular form практики is used after words like нужна (needed) or нет (there is no).
How do you pronounce it?
praktika
Did you know?
- The word практика is a loanword from the Greek praktikós, which originally referred to the 'practical' art of doing something as opposed to just thinking about it.
- The phrase на практике is often used by Russian speakers to create a sharp contrast between a theoretical concept and a disappointing real-world reality.
- In a legal context, a 'law practice' is not called практика, but is typically referred to as адвокатская деятельность, meaning 'advocate activity'.
Examples in context
- Тому нужна была практика.Tom needed practice.This sentence shows how to express that someone needs practice using практика.Tatoeba #11857604 by marafon, translation #11856108 by CK
- Практика – лучший учитель.Practice is the best teacher.This sentence provides a common proverb using практика.Tatoeba #2746670 by odexed, translation #6162291 by CarpeLanam
- Тебе просто нужна практика.You just need practice.This sentence uses практика to express a simple necessity.Tatoeba #3348979 by odexed, translation #3348063 by CK
- Проходить практикуTo undergo practice
- Посещать занятияTo attend classes
- Проводить тренировкиTo conduct workouts
- Хочу потренироватьсяI want to practice
- Нужно попрактиковатьсяI need to practice
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Example conversation
Sergey and Ekaterina are discussing a new training program at work.
- Сергей SergeyЕкатерина, эта новая практика очень полезна.Ekaterina, eta novaya praktika ochen polezna.Ekaterina, this new practice is very useful.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, Сергей, я это тоже заметила.Da, Sergey, ya eto tozhe zametila.Yes, Sergey, I noticed that too.
- Сергей SergeyОна помогает закрепить теорию на деле.Ona pomogayet zakrepit' teoriyu na dele.It helps to apply the theory in practice.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСогласна, нам нужно больше таких занятий.Soglasna, nam nuzhno bol'she takikh zanyatiy.I agree, we need more sessions like these.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
