Ausbildungsplatz

apprenticeship position

noun OWS-bil-dungs-plats Rare

Also means

training place

Usage Note

Ausbildungsplatz is the spot within a company's dual vocational training programme that an Auszubildender (trainee) fills. Each September, competition for Ausbildungsplätze in popular trades is fierce.

Examples

"Er hat nach langer Suche endlich einen Ausbildungsplatz als Koch gefunden."

Natural Translation

After a long search he finally found an apprenticeship position as a cook.

Literal Translation

He has after long search finally an apprenticeship-position as cook found.

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