NOUN

diePrüfung/ˈpʁyːfʊŋ/exam; test; inspection

Prüfung is a German noun that means exam, test, or inspection. It is pronounced /ˈpʁyːfʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Prüfungen".

Definitions

1.an exam or formal test to assess knowledge or skill(education, general)

a.written or oral test at school, university, etc.

Die Schülerinnen bereiten sich auf die Prüfungen vor.—The students are preparing for the exams.

2.an inspection or scrutiny to check something(general, official)

a.official checkup or assessment (e.g., vehicle inspection)

Das Auto muss alle zwei Jahre zur Prüfung.—The car must undergo inspection every two years.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Prüfungdie Prüfungen
Genitiveder Prüfungder Prüfungen
Dativeder Prüfungden Prüfungen
Accusativedie Prüfungdie Prüfungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Prüfung" mean in English?
"Prüfung" means exam, test, or inspection. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Prüfung"?
"Prüfung" is pronounced /ˈpʁyːfʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Prüfung" der, die, or das?
"Prüfung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Prüfung"?
The plural of "Prüfung" is "Prüfungen".
What part of speech is "Prüfung"?
"Prüfung" is a noun in German.

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