No. 688 in Dutch
praktijk
"Praktijk" means "practice" or "practical application," and can also refer to a professional office (e.g., doctor's practice).
In a sentence
De dokter opent een praktijk in het centrum.
The doctor is opening a practice in the center.
Here, 'praktijk' refers to a professional office or location where someone offers specialized services, such as a medical practice.
Het idee klinkt goed in theorie, maar laten we het in de praktijk testen.
The idea sounds good in theory, but let's test it in practice.
In this sentence, 'praktijk' represents the realm of real-world application or execution, as opposed to theoretical discussion.
Tijdens de praktijkles leerde ik hoe je een computer kunt repareren.
During the practical lesson, I learned how to repair a computer.
Here, 'praktijk' signifies hands-on activities or practical exercises where someone learns or applies skills.
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