English–German

“exam” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁyːfʊŋ/

Example

Ich habe die Prüfung bestanden.

I passed the exam.

Illustration for Prüfung (exam)

How to say “exam” in German

“Exam” in German is Prüfung.

A rule-based test that produces a judgment about whether something meets a required standard.

Full entry for Prüfung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Prüfung

Er ist nervös vor der Prüfung.

He is nervous before the exam.

Tips for using Prüfung

  • German uses eine Prüfung bestehen for passing an exam and eine Prüfung nicht bestehen for failing it.

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