Praktikumsplatz

internship placement, work placement position

noun PRAK-ti-kums-plats Rare

Usage Note

Praktikumsplatz is the term for an available internship position, either mandatory (Pflichtpraktikum) as part of a degree or voluntary. Students often spend considerable effort searching for a Praktikumsplatz in their desired field.

Examples

"Sie hat sich auf mehrere Praktikumsplätze in der Medienbranche beworben."

Natural Translation

She applied for several internship positions in the media industry.

Literal Translation

She has herself on several internship-places in the media-sector applied.

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