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German word
Quiz
Pronunciation
IPA/kvɪs/
Meaning
- neuter nounquiz
Example
Wir haben gestern ein Quiz gemacht.
We had a quiz yesterday.
More examples
In der Vorlesung gab der Dozent ein kurzes Quiz zur Überprüfung des Vorwissens.
In the lecture, the professor gave a short quiz to check prior knowledge.
Core concept
A lively row of questions with answers checked as the game unfolds.
Common phrases
bei einem Quiz mitmachen
take part in a quiz
sich für ein Quiz anmelden
sign up for a quiz
ein Quiz ausrichten
host a quiz
Similar words
Test: A brief evaluation of knowledge or skills.
Prüfung: A rigorous formal evaluation that determines a pass or fail result.
Rätsel: A challenging question or problem solved through careful thought.
Spiel: An entertaining activity organized around enjoyment or competition.
Definition in German
Ein kurzes, oft unterhaltsames Fragespiel oder eine kurze Abfolge von Fragen, die Wissen, Meinung oder Aufmerksamkeit prüfen.
Word origin
The German noun Quiz is an English loanword; English quiz is attested from the eighteenth century, but its ultimate origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- Quiz is neuter in German: das Quiz, with the plural die Quizze.
Other meanings
- short testnoun
- testnoun
Opposites
- Prüfungexamnoun
Related words
- Quizsendungquiz shownoun
- quizzenquizverb