noun
diploma, degree
B1
Diplom — neuter noun meaning 'diploma' or 'degree'. Gender: das. Plural: Diplome. Note singular genitive des Diploms (‑s) and dative plural den Diplomen (adds -en). Common in academic contexts. Regular noun declension with plural -e and dative plural -en; no verb features.
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Er hat sein Diplom in Biologie gemacht.
He earned his degree in biology.
Nach dem Studium erhielt der Student das Diplom, obwohl die Abschlussarbeit sehr anspruchsvoll war.
After graduation the student received the diploma, although the thesis had been very demanding.
Nach erfolgreichem Abschluss des Studiums erhielt sie ihr Diplom.
After successfully completing her studies, she received her diploma.
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Picture a rolled certificate with a ribbon (a classic diploma) sitting on a graduation table.
Sounds like 'dip-lome' — imagine a certificate that you 'dip' into a folder.
Neuter (das) — think of 'das' for objects; a diploma is an object you receive.
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Used frequently for university-level certificates. Plural commonly 'Diplome'. In some contexts 'Abschluss' or 'Grad' may be used to emphasize the degree rather than the physical diploma.