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
A compound of 'Staat' (state) and 'Prüfung' (examination), meaning 'state examination'.
Memory Tips
Think of it like the bar exam for lawyers or medical boards for doctors—a high-stakes exam administered by the state.