absolvieren
Translation
to complete, to pass, to graduate from
Examples
Er hat sein Studium erfolgreich absolviert.
He successfully completed his studies.
Sie muss eine schwere Prüfung absolvieren.
She has to complete a difficult exam.
Der Sportler absolvierte das Training ohne Probleme.
The athlete completed the training without any problems.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to complete, pass (sth.) He has completed the exam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abschließen (to finish), beenden (to end), bestehen (to pass)
Etymology
From Latin 'absolvere', meaning 'to set free, complete'. It breaks down into 'ab-' (away) and 'solvere' (to loosen).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'absolve'. To 'absolvieren' a course is to be 'absolved' or freed from the duty of studying it by completing it.