Die ungenügende Note
Example: Ich habe eine ungenügende Note in Mathe bekommen.
Definition
"Die ungenügende Note" refers to a failing grade, indicating that the performance in a subject, such as mathematics, did not meet the minimum required standards for passing or satisfactory achievement.
Translations
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the failing grade -
la nota insuficiente -
het onvoldoende cijfer -
la nota insuficient -
la note insuffisante
Etymology
The term "die ungenügende Note" combines the German word "ungenügend," meaning insufficient or inadequate, with "Note," meaning grade or mark. "Note" comes from the Latin "nota," meaning sign or mark. Did you know? The prefix "un-" in German is used to negate the meaning, so "ungenügend" literally means 'not sufficient.'
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"Die ungenügende Note" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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