Die Nachprüfung
Example: Die Nachprüfung entscheidet, ob du die Prüfung bestanden hast.
Definition
"Die Nachprüfung" is a noun in German referring to a retake or supplementary examination that determines whether a candidate has passed an initial test or exam. It serves as an additional opportunity to prove knowledge or skills after failing the original assessment.
Etymology
The German word "die Nachprüfung" combines "nach," meaning 'after' or 'following,' and "Prüfung," meaning 'examination' or 'test.' The term literally translates to 'after-examination,' reflecting its role as a follow-up test. Did you know? The concept of a Nachprüfung highlights the value placed on second chances in education systems.
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"Die Nachprüfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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