die Hochschulreife
Translation
university entrance qualification, higher education entrance qualification, high school diploma equivalent
Examples
Er hat die allgemeine Hochschulreife erworben.
He has obtained the general university entrance qualification.
Für dieses Studium ist die Hochschulreife erforderlich.
The university entrance qualification is required for this course of study.
Grammar Patterns
to acquire/have the university entrance qualification ((sth.)) She has acquired the university entrance qualification.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abitur, Matura
Etymology
Composed of 'Hochschule' (university/college) and 'Reife' (maturity). It signifies the 'ripeness' or readiness for higher education.
Memory Tips
Visualize a student who is 'ripe' (reif) and ready to be picked for a 'high school' (Hochschule) of learning, which means university.