German word

Note

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnoːtə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungrade

Example

Ich habe in Mathe eine gute Note bekommen.

I got a good grade in math.

Illustration for Note (grade)

More examples

Sie war mit der Note zufrieden und wollte so weitermachen.

She was satisfied with her grade and wanted to continue that way.

Core concept

An official mark that records an evaluation, from a school result to a formal statement between governments.

Common phrases

  • mit der Note zufrieden sein

    be satisfied with one's grade

  • seine Note verbessern

    improve one's grade

Similar words

Benotung: The assessment process used to determine a student's grade.
Punktzahl: The total number of points received on a test or exam.
Ergebnis: The result produced by an exam, task, or piece of work.
Leistung: The degree of ability or achievement demonstrated in study or work.

Definition in German

Die Bewertung schulischer Leistungen, meist als Zahl oder Buchstabe angegeben

Word origin

German Note comes from Latin nota, meaning a mark or sign, and developed through uses for written signs, musical notation, grades, and formal diplomatic statements.

Usage tips

  • German Note usually means a grade in school contexts, not an informal written reminder; that meaning is expressed by Notiz in German.

Other meanings

  • notenoun
  • diplomatic notenoun

Related words

  • Notendurchschnittgrade averagenoun
  • Notenbuchgradebooknoun

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