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To work in a particular profession, especially an independent profession such as that of a doctor, dentist, or lawyer.
Dr. Schmidt praktiziert seit zehn Jahren als Allgemeinarzt in einer kleinen Landpraxis.
Dr. Schmidt has been practicing as a general practitioner in a small rural practice for ten years.
to practice
To regularly apply or carry out a particular activity, technique, or habit, often in order to train it or maintain it.
Um eine Sprache fließend zu sprechen, muss man sie täglich praktizieren.
To speak a language fluently, you have to practice it every day.
to practice
To put an idea, belief, or theory into action and apply it in real life.
Es ist wichtig, Toleranz nicht nur zu predigen, sondern auch zu praktizieren.
It is important not only to preach tolerance, but also to practice it.
The verb 'praktizieren' (to practice) belongs to the word family of 'die Praxis' (practice, e.g. doctor's office) and 'praktisch' (practical). All of these words refer to the actual execution or application of something.
Seine Praxis befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.
His practice is located in the city center.
When 'praktizieren' (to practice) means to work in a profession, it is usually followed by the preposition 'als' (as) with the job title. This is typical for doctors, lawyers, and other independent professions.
Sie praktiziert seit fünf Jahren als Rechtsanwältin.
She has been practicing as a lawyer for five years.
When it is about applying a technique or habit, 'praktizieren' (to practice) is used with a direct object in the accusative. So you practice 'something'.
Er praktiziert jeden Morgen Yoga, um fit zu bleiben.
He practices yoga every morning to stay fit.
Similar to a technique, 'praktizieren' (to practice) can also be used with an abstract concept in the accusative. It then means to actively live out this idea in everyday life.
Sie versucht, im Alltag mehr Geduld zu praktizieren.
She tries to practice more patience in everyday life.
to practice
Üben and praktizieren can both refer to a repeated activity or technique. Üben emphasizes that you want to learn or improve while doing it, whereas praktizieren can also mean regularly applying a technique you already know. Use üben when learning and praktizieren for ongoing application.
Sie praktiziert die bekannte Atemtechnik jeden Morgen.
She practices the familiar breathing technique every morning.
Sie übt die neue Atemtechnik jeden Abend für den Kurs.
She practices the new breathing technique every evening for the course.
