German Conversation · Level 55
73 words
German word
Klassenarbeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklasn̩ˌaʁbaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounclass test
Example
In der Schule schreiben wir morgen eine Klassenarbeit.
At school, we have a class test tomorrow.
More examples
Vor einer Klassenarbeit machen viele Klassen eine kurze Wiederholung.
Before a class test, many classes conduct a brief review.
Core concept
A whole class writes the same scheduled paper while the teacher keeps the allotted time.
Common phrases
für eine Klassenarbeit lernen
prepare for a class test
die Klassenarbeit zurückgeben
return the class test
die Note in der Klassenarbeit verbessern
raise the grade in the class test
Similar words
Test: A short classroom test used to check students' progress.
Prüfung: A formal examination for official assessment, certification, or determining whether someone passes.
Schulaufgabe: A regional term for a scheduled written school test held during lessons.
Klausur: A relatively long written examination at school or university.
Definition in German
Eine schriftliche Leistungskontrolle, die während des Unterrichts für alle Schüler einer Klasse stattfindet.
Word origin
The compound joins Klasse, meaning 'class', with Arbeit, meaning 'work' or a piece of work, and uses Arbeit for a school assessment.
Usage tips
- German commonly uses schreiben with this noun, as in eine Klassenarbeit schreiben, whereas English usually uses take or sit a test.
Other meanings
- written testnoun
Opposites
- Mündliche Prüfungoral examnoun
Related words
- Klassenarbeitstermindate of the class testnoun
- Klassenarbeitsaufgabeclass-test tasknoun