Das Stipendium
Example: Sie erhielt ein Stipendium für ihr Studium in Berlin.
Definition
"Das Stipendium" refers to a financial grant awarded to a student or scholar to support their education or research. It is typically given based on merit or need, allowing recipients to cover tuition fees, living expenses, or other academic costs without repayment.
Etymology
The word "das Stipendium" originates from the Latin term 'stipendium,' which meant 'pay' or 'stipend.' It entered German through academic and ecclesiastical contexts, where it referred to a fixed sum granted to students or clerics. Did you know? The root 'stipend-' is linked to the idea of a regular payment or allowance.
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"Das Stipendium" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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