Die Prüfung
Example: Die Prüfung war schwierig, aber ich habe bestanden.
Definition
"Die Prüfung" is a formal assessment or test designed to evaluate a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular subject or field. It is often used in educational or professional contexts to determine if someone meets specific standards or qualifications.
Etymology
The word "die Prüfung" comes from the German verb "prüfen," meaning 'to test' or 'to check.' The noun form emerged from the act of testing or examining something to ensure its quality or validity. Did you know? The root "prüfen" traces back to Middle High German "prüfen," which itself comes from Old High German "prūfen."
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"Die Prüfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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