internship
das Praktikum, die Praktika
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internship
A time-limited position in a company or organization in order to gain practical work experience. It is often completed by school students, university students, or graduates.
Im Sommer macht sie ein Praktikum bei einer Werbeagentur.
In the summer, she is doing an internship at an advertising agency.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Praktika |
| genitive | des Praktikums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Praktikum | die Praktika |
| accusative | das Praktikum | die Praktika |
| dative | dem Praktikum | den Praktika |
| genitive | des Praktikums | der Praktika |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The most common combination is 'ein Praktikum machen' (to do an internship). In a more formal context, for example on a résumé, 'ein Praktikum absolvieren' (to complete an internship) is often used.
Ich mache gerade ein Praktikum im Marketing.
I am currently doing an internship in marketing.
Use the preposition 'bei' (at/with) for the company or organization and 'in' (in) for the department, city, or country.
Sie macht ein Praktikum bei Siemens in der Personalabteilung.
She is doing an internship at Siemens in the HR department.
Important terms belong to the same word family: The person doing the internship is 'der Praktikant' (male intern) or 'die Praktikantin' (female intern). The offered position is a 'Praktikumsplatz' (internship position).
Als Praktikant durfte ich an vielen Meetings teilnehmen.
As an intern, I was allowed to take part in many meetings.
