noun
certificate, report (school report)
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Zeugnis (das, plural Zeugnisse) means 'certificate' or 'report' (especially a school report). It denotes official written proof of performance or grades; in school contexts it's a report card, in work contexts an Arbeitszeugnis is an employer reference. Regular plural; no special preposition usage.
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Die Eltern lasen das Zeugnis, obwohl die Formulierungen schwer zu verstehen waren.
The parents read the report (certificate), although the wording was difficult to understand.
Das Zeugnis bestätigt die erfolgreiche Teilnahme am Kurs.
The certificate confirms successful completion of the course.
Er hat ein sehr gutes Zeugnis aus der Schule bekommen.
He received a very good school report.
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Picture a diploma-style paper stamped 'Zeugnis'
sounds like 'toy-niss' — but think 'Zeugnis' = certificate
das Zeugnis — neuter; think of a document (das Dokument)
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Can mean school report or official certificate depending on context.