absolvieren
Translation
to complete, to finish, to graduate from, to pass
Examples
Er absolvierte seinen Wehrdienst letztes Jahr.
He completed his military service last year.
Sie absolvierte die Ausbildung in zwei Jahren.
She completed the training in two years.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to complete, graduate from (sth.) She completed her training as a nurse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abschließen (to conclude), beenden (to finish), bestehen (to pass)
Etymology
From Latin 'absolvere', meaning 'to set free, complete'. 'ab-' (away) + 'solvere' (to loosen). Think of being 'loosened' or 'freed' from a course of study.
Memory Tips
Imagine a student solving the final exam to 'absolve' themselves of their duties and graduate.