Praktis (en. Practice)

prak-tis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity done repeatedly to improve skill or ability.
Practice is important for athletes before the competition.
Mahalaga ang praktis para sa mga atleta bago ang paligsahan.
Training or preparation before an actual event or test.
We conducted a practice before our performance.
Nagsagawa kami ng praktis bago ang aming pagtatanghal.
verb
To carry out an activity in order to develop a skill.
You should practice every day to become skilled.
Dapat kang magpraktis araw-araw upang maging mahusay.

Etymology

From the English word 'practice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practice a talent
To cultivate skill in a particular talent.
magpraktis ng isang talento

Related Words

skill
The learned ability acquired through practice or experience.
kasanayan
training
A process of developing skills or knowledge.
pagsasanay

Slang Meanings

just practice
You really need to just practice to get better at your game.
Dapat ka talagang magpraktis lang para maging better ka sa laro mo.
skill
You should train your skill in playing, right?
Dapat sanayin ang kasanayan mo sa paglalaro, 'di ba?
make the most of it
Make the most of your time in practice.
Sulitin mo na 'yung oras mo sa praktis.