noun
exam, test
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Die Prüfung: noun meaning 'exam' or 'test' (formal assessment). Feminine: die Prüfung; plural Prüfungen. Declines by case (die Prüfung, der Prüfung, die Prüfungen). Common verbs: eine Prüfung ablegen, bestehen. Regular plural (-en). Used for tests at school, certification, or inspections.
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Morgen habe ich eine wichtige Prüfung in Deutsch.
Tomorrow I have an important exam in German.
Die Prüfung ist morgen.
The exam is tomorrow.
Der Student bestand die Prüfung nicht, obwohl er viel lernte.
The student did not pass the exam even though he studied a lot.
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Imagine a student sitting at a desk with a big stamp that says 'Prüfung' on the paper
Sounds like 'proof' in English (Prüfung → proofing → check)
Die Prüfung — imagine a female teacher handing out the exam (die)
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Commonly used in school and university contexts. 'Prüfung' can refer to both oral and written exams.