Das Diplom
Example: Sie hat ihr Diplom in Biologie letztes Jahr erhalten.
Definition
"Das Diplom" refers to an official certificate or document awarded by an educational institution, typically signifying the successful completion of a course of study or degree program. It often serves as proof of qualification in a specific field, such as biology in the example phrase.
Etymology
The word "das Diplom" comes from the Greek word 'diploma,' meaning 'folded paper' or 'official document.' It entered German through Latin, where 'diploma' referred to a folded official decree. Did you know that the term originally described any formal document, not just academic certificates?
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"Das Diplom" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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