Die Zeugnisverleihung
Example: Die Zeugnisverleihung findet am Ende des Schuljahres statt.
Definition
"Die Zeugnisverleihung" refers to the ceremony or event where students receive their report cards or certificates at the end of a school term or academic year. It marks the formal acknowledgment of students' academic achievements and progress.
Etymology
"Die Zeugnisverleihung" is a German compound word consisting of "Zeugnis," meaning report card or certificate, and "Verleihung," meaning awarding or presentation. The word literally translates to 'the awarding of certificates,' reflecting its role in education. Did you know that "Zeugnis" originally meant 'testimony' or 'evidence' before becoming associated with school reports?
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"Die Zeugnisverleihung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the graduation ceremony