Praktikere

Praktikere is a term used in several Germanic languages to refer to people who practice a profession or craft. In Norwegian Bokmål and Danish, praktikere is the plural form of the noun praktikeren/praktiker, meaning “practitioner” or “professional.” It denotes individuals who actively apply their skills in real-world settings, across fields such as medicine, law, education, engineering, trades, and the arts.

Usage and nuance: The word emphasizes practical application and professional activity. In regulated professions, praktikere is a common descriptive category used in policy and public discourse to distinguish those who practice from researchers or students. It is not generally used as a formal title on its own.

Variation and relation: In other languages, equivalents include “practitioner” in English, “Praktiker” in German, and various forms in Scandinavian languages. The related terms practice (praktyka/praktik) and practical (praktisk) share the same etymology from Latin practicare via historical Germanic and Romance language influences.

See also: Praktiker; Practitioner; Praktikant.