Der Test
Example: Der Test war schwierig, aber ich habe ihn bestanden.
Definition
"Der Test" refers to a formal assessment or examination designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, or abilities. For example, in the sentence 'Der Test war schwierig, aber ich habe ihn bestanden,' it means a challenging test that was successfully passed.
Etymology
The word "der Test" comes from the Latin word 'testum,' meaning an earthen pot used for assaying metals. Over time, it evolved in English and German to mean a trial or examination, metaphorically referring to a process that tests quality or ability.
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"Der Test" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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