die Ausübung
practice
The actual carrying out or practicing of an activity, profession, function, or office.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausübung seines Berufs als Arzt ist ihm sehr wichtig.
The practice of his profession as a doctor is very important to him.
die Ausübung
exercise / practice
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Meanings
die Ausübung
exercise
The application or use of power, influence, control, or a right.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausübung von politischer Macht erfordert große Verantwortung.
The exercise of political power requires great responsibility.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Ausübung' (the exercise/practice) is the noun form of the verb 'ausüben' (to exercise/practice). The verb is made up of 'aus' and 'üben' and means to practically carry out an activity or function.
EXAMPLE
Er kann seinen Beruf wegen einer Krankheit zurzeit nicht ausüben.
He currently cannot practice his profession because of an illness.
Sentence structure with genitive
The noun 'Ausübung' (exercise/practice) is very often followed by a genitive object that describes what is being exercised or practiced. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausübung des Stimmrechts ist ein wichtiges demokratisches Prinzip.
The exercise of the right to vote is an important democratic principle.
Register
The word 'Ausübung' (exercise/practice) belongs to formal language. You find it mainly in official, legal, or administrative texts.
EXAMPLE
Die freie Ausübung der Religion ist im Grundgesetz verankert.
The free exercise of religion is anchored in the Basic Law.
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Ausübung vs Ausführung
execution / version
Ausführung means the specific carrying out of a plan, assignment, or individual operation. Ausübung, by contrast, refers to practicing an activity or performing a profession, function, or official role. An assignment is ausgeführt, while a professional or official role is ausgeübt.
Ausübung
Die Architektin braucht für die Ausübung ihres Berufs viel Fachwissen.
The architect needs extensive specialist knowledge to practice her profession.
Ausführung
Die Architektin überwacht die sorgfältige Ausführung des Bauauftrags.
The architect oversees the careful execution of the construction assignment.
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