ausbildet

Ausbilden is a German verb meaning to train, educate, or develop someone or something. In educational and professional contexts it denotes providing instruction and practical experience that lead to a qualification or competence. Beyond people, it can also refer to shaping or forming skills, behaviors, or capacities in a broader sense.

Etymology and usage context: The term comes from aus- (out, thorough) and bilden (to form). In German-speaking countries, Auszubildende and Ausbilder are common nouns connected to the concept of training. The noun form Ausbildung refers to the overall training or education program. The word is central to the dual education system, which combines in-company training with part-time vocational schooling.

Grammatical notes: Ausbilden is a separable verb. In the present tense, the construction is ich bilde aus, du bildest aus, er bildet aus, wir bilden aus, ihr bildet aus, sie bilden aus. The past participle is ausgebildet, and the present participle is ausbildend. Related terms include Auszubildender/Auszubildende (apprentice), Ausbilder (trainer/educator), and Auszubildende/r in general. The adjective formed from the term is ausgebildet, meaning trained or skilled.

Usage examples: Sie bildet junge Fachkräfte aus. Das Unternehmen bildet einen Auszubildenden im Bereich Elektrotechnik aus. In broader contexts, Ausbilden can describe programs designed to develop leadership, technical, or professional capabilities.

See also: vocational education, Ausbildungssystem, duales Ausbildungssystem.