practical

ˈpræktɪkəl
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Translation of practical into German,

Adjective

1.

real-world

based on practice or action, not theory
praktisch praxisnah
  • Her practical approach solved the problem quickly.Ihr praktischer Ansatz löste das Problem schnell.
2.

utility

useful and works well in real situations
  • This is a practical solution to the problem.Das ist eine praktische Lösung für das Problem.

Noun

1.

real life

application or use of knowledge or skills
  • The course offers a good balance of theory and practical..Der Kurs bietet eine gute Balance zwischen Theorie und Praxis
2.

education

UK
exam section where students perform hands on tasks
UK
Prüfungspraktikum Praktische Prüfung
  • The chemistry practical was challenging.Das Prüfungspraktikum in Chemie war anspruchsvoll.
3.

lesson

UK
lesson involving hands-on activities
UK
Praktikum npraktische Übung praktischer Unterricht
  • We have a practical in the lab today.Wir haben heute einen Praktikum im Labor.
4.

theater

TECH.
functional prop in theater
TECH.
  • The lamp on stage is a practical.Die Lampe auf der Bühne ist ein Requisit.
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Expressions with practical: examples in English and translations in German

im Grunde genommen
For all practical purposes, the project is complete.
praktisches Beispiel
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
praktische Erfahrung
She has practical experience in managing teams.
Streich
Scherz
He played a practical joke on his friend at the party.
praktische Fähigkeiten
Cooking and sewing are practical skills.
praktische Prüfung
The driving license includes a written exam and a practical test.

Synonyms and analogies of practical in English

Examples of practical in a sentence

  • The manual offers practical advice for beginners.
  • She bought a practical coat for rainy commutes.
  • Those practical tips improved our daily workflow.
  • Students must complete a practical to pass the course.
  • The workshop includes a practical to test your skills.
  • The biology practical required careful observation.

Translations of "practical" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
praktischadj.

I love her riding hat; it looks stylish and practical.

Ich liebe ihren Reithelm; er sieht stilvoll und praktisch aus.

praxisnahadj.

I'm totally turned on by this course; the lectures are inspiring and practical.

Ich bin total begeistert von diesem Kurs; die Vorlesungen sind inspirierend und praxisnah.

konkreteadj.

You can therefore see that practical measures are currently being taken.

Sie können also feststellen, dass derzeit konkrete Aktionen im Gange sind.

praktikabeladj.

Their proposal is interesting, though not by a long stretch practical for us.

Ihr Vorschlag ist interessant, aber bei weitem nicht praktikabel für uns.

sinnvolladj.

This, of course, is not practical to lose weight overnight.

Es ist sicherlich nicht sinnvoll, das Gewicht über Nacht verlieren.

zweckmäßigadj.

They should always be weatherproof, robust, practical and comfortable.

Die sollten immer wetterfest, robust, zweckmäßig und bequem sein.

nützlichadj.

Others are best stored away because they are mainly practical.

Andere verstaut man lieber, weil sie in erster Linie nützlich sind.

pragmatischadj.

Her workshops and webinars are extremely informative, down-to-earth and practical.

Ihre Workshops und Web-Seminare sind äußerst informativ, bodenständig und pragmatisch.

diePraxis

Now you want to check whether it works in practical life.

Jetzt wollen Sie testen, ob das in der Praxis hinhaut.

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Other translations for practical:

  • sachlichadj.
  • tatsächlichadj.
  • zielführendadj.
  • brauchbaradj.
  • angewandtadj.
  • sinnigadj.

practical: Examples and translations in context

It's important to gain experience beyond the classroom for practical knowledge.

Es ist wichtig, über den Unterricht hinaus praktische Kenntnisse zu erwerben.

These budgeting tips are practical and clearly meant for real life families.

Diese Spartipps sind praktisch und eindeutig für den Alltag von Familien gedacht.

The training includes practical steps that everyone can easily apply.

Das Training beinhaltet praktische Schritte, die jeder leicht anwenden kann.

The university integrates hands-on training into its curriculum for practical skill development.

Die Universität integriert praxisnahe Ausbildung in ihren Lehrplan zur Entwicklung praktischer Fähigkeiten.

Your practical advice was just the job when I felt completely stuck.

Dein praktischer Rat war genau das Richtige, als ich völlig feststeckte.

The workshop throws the emphasis on practical exercises instead of lengthy lectures.

Der Workshop legt den Schwerpunkt auf praktische Übungen statt auf lange Vorträge.

In many ways, his advice is practical and universally applicable.

Sein Rat ist in vielerlei Hinsicht praktisch und allgemein anwendbar.

Utility utensils are often more practical than decorative ones in the kitchen.

In der Küche sind zweckmäßige Utensilien oft praktischer als dekorative.

See also:

practical experiencepractical applicationpractical trainingpractical knowledge
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