die Prüflinge
Translation
examinees, candidates, test takers
Examples
Die Prüflinge warteten nervös vor dem Raum.
The examinees waited nervously in front of the room.
Alle Prüflinge müssen ihren Ausweis zeigen.
All candidates must show their ID.
Grammar Patterns
the Prüflinge + ((verb)) the examinees (do sth.) The Prüflinge must be on time.
((number)) + Prüflinge (number) of examinees There were twenty Prüflinge in the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kandidat, Examinand
Etymology
From 'prüfen' (to examine) + the suffix '-ling', which denotes a person who is the object of the action. Someone being examined.
Memory Tips
A 'Prüfling' is a 'little thing' (-ling) that is being 'prüfen' (tested).