internship
word
/ˈɪntɝnˌʃɪp/
IN-urn-ship
/ɪntˈɜːnʃɪp/
IN-turn-ship
Definition
A temporary job, usually for students or recent graduates, where you learn practical skills in a particular field or company.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in academic or professional contexts for unpaid or paid work experience. Common collocations: 'do an internship', 'summer internship', 'internship program'. In the US, 'internship' is more common than 'placement' (UK).
Spanish: prácticas - pasantíaPortuguese (BR): estágioPortuguese (PT): estágioChinese (Simplified): 实习Chinese (Traditional): 實習Hindi: इंटर्नशिपArabic: تدريب عمليBengali: ইন্টার্নশিপ - প্রশিক্ষণ (কাজের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: стажировкаJapanese: インターンシップVietnamese: thực tậpKorean: 인턴십Turkish: stajUrdu: انٹرن شپIndonesian: magang
Example Sentences
I want to apply for an internship this summer.
basic
His internship helped him get a full-time job.
basic
I'm doing an internship at a tech company to gain experience.
natural
After my internship, they offered me a job right away.
natural
You should do an internship to see if you like that career.
natural
She started an internship at the hospital.
basic