Practice makes perfect Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɹæktəs/, /ˈpɹæktɪs/ /ˈmeɪks/ /ˈpɝˌfɪkt/, /pɝˈfɛkt

PRAK-tis MAYKS PUR-fikt

UK

pɹˈæktɪs/ /mˈeɪks/ /ˈpɜː.fɛkt

PRAK-tis MAYKS PUR-fekt

Definition

This expression means that doing something repeatedly is the best way to learn it and eventually master it.

Usage & Nuances

This is a common proverb, often used to encourage people to keep trying or not to give up. It's informal and used in both spoken and written language. Often said as advice or reassurance.

• Spanish: la práctica hace al maestro - la práctica lleva a la perfección
• Portuguese (BR): a prática leva à perfeição
• Portuguese (PT): a prática leva à perfeição
• Chinese (Simplified): 熟能生巧
• Chinese (Traditional): 熟能生巧
• Hindi: अभ्यास से पूर्णता आती है
• Arabic: التكرار يعلم الشطار
• Bengali: অনুশীলনেই দক্ষতা আসে - চর্চা করলে পারা যায়
• Russian: повторение — мать учения - практика ведёт к совершенству
• Japanese: 継続は力なり - 練習すれば上達する
• Vietnamese: có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim - luyện tập tạo nên sự hoàn hảo
• Korean: 연습은 완벽을 만든다 - 반복하면 잘하게 된다
• Turkish: pratik mükemmelleştirir - tekrar yaparak öğrenilir
• Urdu: محنت سے سب کچھ حاصل ہوتا ہے - مشق سے کمال حاصل ہوتا ہے
• Indonesian: latihan membuat sempurna - terus berlatih jadi mahir

Example Sentences

Practice makes perfect. Just keep trying.

basic

Don't worry if you make mistakes—practice makes perfect.

basic

My teacher always says that practice makes perfect.

basic

Yeah, it took me months to learn the guitar, but you know, practice makes perfect.

natural

Whenever my friend gets frustrated, I remind her: 'Practice makes perfect!'

natural

You might not get it now, but practice makes perfect—just stick with it.

natural