Die Prüfung
Example: Ich lerne viel für die Prüfung nächste Woche.
Definition
"Die Prüfung" refers to an examination or test, typically in an educational context, where knowledge or skills are assessed. It is a formal assessment students prepare for, as in the example phrase, 'Ich lerne viel für die Prüfung nächste Woche,' meaning studying hard for the exam next week.
Etymology
The German word "die Prüfung" comes from the verb 'prüfen,' meaning to test or examine. It originates from the Middle High German 'prūfunge,' derived from Old High German 'prūfung,' related to the act of proving or testing something. Did you know? The root is connected to the idea of 'proof' or 'trial,' much like in English.
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"Die Prüfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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