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How do you say "exam" in German?
die Prüfung
In German, "exam" is die Prüfung.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PRUE-foong', stress on the first syllable, with 'u umlaut' a rounded, pursed 'ee' sound.
Grammar notes
die Prüfung is feminine. Plural: die Prüfungen.
Example sentence
Sie hat fleißig für die Prüfung gelernt.
She studied hard for the exam.
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How to remember die Prüfung
Prufung comes from prufen, 'to test or check' - think of a proctor 'proofing' your knowledge before the exam.
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- classroom das Klassenzimmer
- chalk die Kreide
- grade die Note
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- lecture der Vortrag
- lesson die Lektion
- diploma das Diplom
- certificate das Zertifikat
- graduation die Abschlussfeier
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Questions about die Prüfung
How do you say "exam" in German?
In German, "exam" is die Prüfung. It is a noun.
Is die Prüfung masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Prüfung is feminine. Plural: die Prüfungen.
How is die Prüfung used in a sentence?
Use die Prüfung as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie hat fleißig für die Prüfung gelernt. (She studied hard for the exam.).
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