Meaning 1formal; education and professional training · 82%
A substantial examination at the end of a degree course or professional training.
Natural examples
Sie bereitet sich auf das medizinische Examen vor.
She is preparing for the medical final exam.
Nach drei Jahren legte er sein Examen ab.
After three years, he took his final examination.
Viele bestehen das Examen erst beim zweiten Versuch.
Many pass the exam only on their second attempt.
Usage note
Examen often means a state or final qualification exam. Common verbs are ein Examen ablegen and bestehen.
Mini-lesson: Examen
A substantial examination at the end of a degree course or professional training. Examen often means a state or final qualification exam. Common verbs are ein Examen ablegen and bestehen.
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