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ableisten

to complete; to fulfil (a required placement or duty)

verb AP-lys-ten Rare
People & Society Education

Usage Note

Ableisten in education means to complete a required period, such as a school placement (ein Praktikum ableisten). It implies a formal obligation being fulfilled; it is separable: er leistet ab. Common in administrative and academic language.

Examples

"Im Studium muss sie ein Schulpraktikum ableisten."

Natural Translation

During her studies she has to complete a school placement.

Literal Translation

In-the studies must she a school-placement complete.

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