Het examen
Example: Ik studeer hard voor het examen morgen.
Definition
"Het examen" refers to a formal test or assessment taken to evaluate a person's knowledge or skills in a particular subject, often used in educational settings to determine if students meet required standards before advancing or graduating.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het examen" comes from the Latin word 'examen,' which originally meant 'a weighing or balance.' Over time, it evolved to mean a test or trial. Did you know that the word 'examen' entered many European languages due to the influence of Latin in education and law?
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"Het examen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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