Üben
Example: Ich übe jeden Tag Klavier, um besser zu werden.
Definition
"Üben" means to practice or perform an activity repeatedly in order to improve a skill or ability. For example, in the sentence 'Ich übe jeden Tag Klavier, um besser zu werden,' it refers to practicing the piano daily to become better.
Etymology
The German verb "üben" comes from the Old High German word "uoben," which means to exercise or practice. It is related to the English word "up," suggesting the idea of improving or raising one's skill level. Did you know? "Üben" has been used in German since medieval times to describe the act of training or rehearsing.
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"Üben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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