Ausbildung
/ˈaʊ̯sˌbɪldʊŋ/feminine
The English phrase training can be translated into German as Ausbildung or Training.
Meaning: the activity of imparting and acquiring skills (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ausbildung | /ˈaʊ̯sˌbɪldʊŋ/ | feminine |
| Training | /ˈtrɛːnɪŋ/ /ˈtreːnɪŋ/ |
neuter |
The term refers to the activity of imparting and acquiring skills.
Which one should you use?
Use Ausbildung when referring to formal vocational training, apprenticeships or professional education programs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Ausbildung is feminine and requires the article die. The noun Training is neuter and requires the article das.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaʊ̯sˌbɪldʊŋ/
Did you know?
- While Training is a common loanword in German, it almost exclusively refers to physical exercise or sports rather than professional skill acquisition.
- In a professional context, the person undergoing Ausbildung is called an Azubi, a common shorthand for Auszubildender.
- The term Ausbildung shares a root with Bildung, which refers to a person's overall cultural and intellectual development rather than just a specific skill set.
Examples in context
- Das war eine sehr harte Ausbildung.It was a very hard training.This sentence uses Ausbildung to describe a difficult training experience.Tatoeba #1805830 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1804370 by Amastan
- Sie brauchten Arbeit und Ausbildung.They needed jobs and training.This sentence uses Ausbildung to express a need for jobs and training.Tatoeba #1599174 by Zaghawa, translation #802215 by Source_VOA
- Die Ausbildung bei denen ist kein Spiel.Training with them is not a game.This sentence uses Ausbildung to emphasize that training with a specific group is serious.Tatoeba #1805828 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1804382 by Amastan
- Guten Tag, ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrer Schulung am Montag.Good day, I have a question about your training on Monday.
- Hey, hast du Lust auf ein Fitnesstraining am Freitag?Hey, do you feel like doing a fitness training on Friday?
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their career paths.
- MaximilianWie läuft deine Ausbildung?How is your training going?
- HannahEs ist anstrengend, aber toll.It is exhausting, but great.
- MaximilianIst sie sehr schwer?Is it very difficult?
- HannahJa, aber ich lerne viel.Yes, but I am learning a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “training” translations and entries Ausbildung, Training, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
