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A specific procedure, method, or custom that is used. The term is often used in the plural to describe established, sometimes questionable ways of acting.
Diese unseriöse Geschäftspraktik wurde von den Behörden verboten.
This dubious business practice was banned by the authorities.
'Die Praktik' (practice) belongs to the word family of 'praktisch' (practical) and 'die Praxis' (practice). It describes a concrete, applied procedure — that is, how something is done in practice.
Es ist eine alte Praktik, Kräuter zu trocknen, um sie haltbar zu machen.
It is an old practice to dry herbs in order to preserve them.
The word 'Praktik' (practice) often has a negative or critical connotation, especially in the plural. It is frequently used to describe questionable or unfair methods.
Die Firma ist für ihre unlauteren Geschäftspraktiken bekannt.
The company is known for its unfair business practices.
Common adjectives used with 'Praktik' (practice) are 'üblich' (usual), 'gängig' (common), 'fragwürdig' (questionable), or 'illegal' (illegal). A very typical combination is 'Geschäftspraktiken' (business practices).
Solche fragwürdigen Praktiken sollten verboten werden.
Such questionable practices should be banned.
practice / office
'die Praxis' and 'die Praktik' look very similar, but they do not mean the same thing. 'die Praxis' can be a place, for example a doctor's office. It can also mean the application of knowledge in real life or practical experience. 'die Praktik' is a specific method or way of doing something. The word is often used in the plural, especially when talking about questionable or established ways of acting. Learners easily confuse the words because of their similar form. As a simple guide: 'Praxis' is often the place or practical action; 'Praktik' is a way in which something is done.
Diese Praktik ist in der Firma nicht erlaubt, weil sie Kunden unter Druck setzt.
This practice is not allowed in the company because it puts pressure on customers.
Vor dem Termin wartete er in der Praxis seiner Ärztin.
Before the appointment, he waited in his doctor's office.