die Staatsprüfung
Translation
state examination, state exam
Examples
Sie bereitet sich auf die Staatsprüfung vor.
She is preparing for the state examination.
Er hat die Staatsprüfung bestanden.
He passed the state examination.
Grammar Patterns
to ((take/pass)) the state examination He has to take the state examination next year.
Similar Words
Examen (exam), Klausur (written test)
Etymology
Composed of 'Staat' (state) and 'Prüfung' (examination). Literally a 'state examination'.
Memory Tips
This is the official 'Prüfung' (exam) required by the 'Staat' (state) to enter professions like law or medicine.