Die Prüfung
Example: Ich habe morgen eine wichtige Prüfung in der Schule.
Definition
"Die Prüfung" refers to a formal test or examination, typically conducted to assess knowledge, skills, or competence in a particular subject or field. It is often associated with academic or professional contexts, such as school exams or certification assessments.
Etymology
The word "die Prüfung" comes from the German verb "prüfen," meaning to test or examine. It evolved to denote the act of testing and later the actual test itself. Did you know? The root "prüfen" is related to the idea of proving something, which aligns with the purpose of "die Prüfung" as a means to prove one's abilities.
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"Die Prüfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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