Het examen
Example: Ik heb het examen morgen en ik ben zenuwachtig.
Definition
"Het examen" refers to a formal test or assessment that evaluates a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular subject or field. It is typically conducted under controlled conditions, such as in a school or professional setting, to measure competence or qualification.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het examen" originates from the Latin word 'examen,' meaning a 'weighing' or 'test.' The word evolved to signify an assessment or test in Dutch, much like in many other European languages. Did you know? The Latin root also relates to the word 'examine,' highlighting the act of careful inspection.
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"Het examen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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