das Abitur
Translation
high school final exams, university entrance qualification, high school diploma
Examples
Er hat sein Abitur mit Bestnote bestanden.
He passed his final exams with top marks.
Nach dem Abitur möchte sie studieren.
After graduating high school, she wants to study at a university.
Grammar Patterns
to do/take/pass the final exams She passed her final exams with very good grades.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reifeprüfung, Hochschulreife; Compare: High School Diploma, SAT/ACT
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'abire', meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart', as in departing from school.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to prove your 'ability' before you can go on a 'tour' of university life.