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Klausur

written exam, test (at university or school)

In German

Klausur

KLAU-zoor

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like

closure

In English means: "the act or process of closing something; a sense of resolution or finality"

Actually means

Klausur

written exam, test (at university or school)

Memory TipA German 'Klausur' is a 'test' you take, often causing anxiety. 'Closure' is a feeling of an end. Taking a 'Klausur' might give you a sense of 'closure' when it's over!

Example Sentences

1
Die nächste Klausur ist in zwei Wochen.
The next written exam is in two weeks.
2
Sie hat die Klausur mit Bravour bestanden.
She passed the exam with flying colors.

FAQ

How do you say "written exam, test (at university or school)" in German?

"written exam, test (at university or school)" in German is "Klausur" (KLAU-zoor). Example: Die nächste Klausur ist in zwei Wochen..

Current, up-to-date

aktuell

ak-too-EL

argument (a reason or point in a discussion), reasoning

Argument

ar-goo-MENT

mandate (e.g., political mandate, legal mandate), seat (in parliament)

Mandat

man-DAHT