das Fachabi
Translation
subject-specific university entrance qualification, vocational diploma
Examples
Er hat sein Fachabi gemacht.
He got his vocational diploma.
Mit dem Fachabi kann man an Fachhochschulen studieren.
With the vocational diploma, you can study at a university of applied sciences.
Grammar Patterns
to do one's Fachabi to get one's vocational diploma He wants to do his Fachabi next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fachhochschulreife
Etymology
Short form of 'Fachabitur'. 'Fach' (subject/specialty) + 'Abitur' (university entrance diploma).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'specialised' (Fach) version of the standard 'Abitur'. It's a key to a specific type of higher education.