übung

Übung is a German noun with several related meanings centered on repetition and improvement. The core sense is an activity or set of activities performed to develop a skill, such as physical training, musical practice, language exercises, or procedural drills in work contexts. In education, a Übung refers specifically to tasks or problems designed for practice, as in Übungsaufgaben in a workbook or online platform.

Etymology: from the verb üben, meaning to practice or to drill. The noun form appeared in German, with Old High German ubung and Middle High German übung, and the modern form uses the umlaut Ü. The feminine noun is capitalized as Übung and has the plural form Übungen.

Usage and contexts: In sports, music, and the military, Übung denotes a drill, rehearsal, or training session. In everyday language, phrases like Übung macht den Meister emphasize practice. Many compounds exist, such as Übungsaufgabe (exercise problem), Übungsblatt (worksheet), Übungsbuch (practice book), and Übungsleiter (instructor).

Translation and nuance: In English, Übung is typically rendered as exercise or practice, with context indicating either a single activity or a structured program of training. The term is common across schools, studios, and defense forces in German-speaking regions.