Klausur
written exam
noun klow-ZOOR Rare
Origin: from Latin clausura (enclosure)
Also means
invigilated test
Usage Note
Klausur is a timed, supervised written exam, typical at university and upper secondary school. The Latin root (enclosure) reflects the closed, monitored setting. To say one is preparing, students say für eine Klausur lernen. Contrast with the oral mündliche Prüfung.
Examples
"Die Klausur dauert zwei Stunden."
Natural Translation
The written exam lasts two hours.
Literal Translation
The written-exam lasts two hours.
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