Prüfung

exam

noun PRUE-foong Rare

Origin: from prüfen (to test)

Also means

test

Usage Note

Prüfung is a formal examination, written or oral. One legt eine Prüfung ab (sits an exam) and hopes to bestehen (pass) rather than durchfallen (fail). The everyday school test is more often called Klassenarbeit or Test; Prüfung implies higher stakes.

Examples

"Morgen habe ich eine wichtige Prüfung."

Natural Translation

Tomorrow I have an important exam.

Literal Translation

Tomorrow have I an important exam.

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