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apprentice

əˈprentɪs

noun

uczeń

ˈut͡ʂɛɲ· rzeczownik
Also
praktykant(m)terminator(m)
Definition

A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

Examples
He started his career as an apprentice carpenter.
Rozpoczął karierę jako uczeń stolarza.
The company hired several new apprentices this year.
Firma zatrudniła w tym roku kilku nowych praktykantów.
Synonyms
traineenovicelearner
Collocations
apprentice electricianapprentice chefbecome an apprentice

verb

terminować

tɛrmʲiˈnɔvat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
przyjmować na praktykę
Definition

To employ someone as an apprentice, or to serve as an apprentice.

Examples
He was apprenticed to a master builder at the age of 16.
Został oddany na termin do mistrza budowlanego w wieku 16 lat.
Many young people apprentice in skilled trades.
Wielu młodych ludzi terminuje w wykwalifikowanych zawodach.
Synonyms
traininternlearn
Collocations
apprentice withapprentice tobe apprenticed
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