Praktis

to practice / practiceverb / noun

Alternative meanings

to practice
practice
exercise
rehearsal
to train
to repeat in order to improve
to practice a profession
to show up for practice

Pronunciation

PRAK-tis

Root and affixes

Praktis is a loanword from English practice. It can work as a verb meaning to practice and as a noun meaning practice or rehearsal.

Variants or conjugations

praktis = to practice / practice / rehearsal
magpraktis = to practice / rehearse
nagpraktis = is practicing / practiced
nipraktis = practiced
gipraktis = was practiced / was rehearsed
praktisan = practice place or practice session, depending on context
ensayo = rehearsal / practice
bansay-bansay = training / repeated practice
paghanas = practice for developing skill

Related words and expressions

ensayo = rehearsal / practice
bansay = train / teach
bansay-bansay = practice / training
hanas = skill / expertise
tuon = study / learn
training = training
exercise = exercise

Meaning and usage notes

Use praktis for practicing a skill, song, sport, language, or presentation. Use ensayo when the focus is rehearsal or preparation. Use bansay-bansay if you want to emphasize repeated training.