der Freiversuch
Translation
free attempt, free shot (at an exam)
Examples
Der erste Prüfungsversuch ist ein Freiversuch.
The first exam attempt is a free attempt.
Er hat seinen Freiversuch leider nicht genutzt.
Unfortunately, he didn't make use of his free attempt.
Grammar Patterns
einen Freiversuch haben to have a free attempt Students often have a free attempt.
Similar Words
die Wiederholungsprüfung (retake exam)
Etymology
Composed of 'frei' (free) and 'Versuch' (attempt). Literally a 'free attempt'.
Memory Tips
A term from German universities. It's a 'free' (frei) 'shot' or 'attempt' (Versuch) at an exam, which isn't counted as a failure.