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Schulabschluss

school-leaving qualification

noun SHOOL-ahp-shloos Rare
People & Society Education

Also means

completion of schooling

Usage Note

Schulabschluss is the umbrella term for any credential received upon finishing school, ranging from Hauptschulabschluss to Abitur. Employers routinely ask for the type of Schulabschluss on application forms.

Examples

"Ohne Schulabschluss ist es schwer, eine Lehrstelle zu finden."

Natural Translation

Without a school-leaving qualification, it is hard to find an apprenticeship.

Literal Translation

Without school-completion, it is hard to find an apprenticeship-place.

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