A2Vocabulary

Zensur

Censorship; grade, mark (in school)

In German

Zensur

tsen-ZOOR

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Censure
In English means: "Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement"
Actually means
Zensur
Censorship; grade, mark (in school)
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Memory TipA German 'Zensur' can be either 'censorship' or a 'school grade'. It's not just formal 'censure'. Imagine getting a bad 'Zensur' because your essay had 'Zensur'!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Die Regierung übt Zensur aus.

    The government exercises censorship.

  2. 2

    Ich habe eine gute Zensur in Mathematik bekommen.

    I got a good grade in math.

FAQ

How do you say "Censorship; grade, mark (in school)" in German?

"Censorship; grade, mark (in school)" in German is "Zensur" (tsen-ZOOR). Example: Die Regierung übt Zensur aus..

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