Abschlusszeugnis

leaving certificate

noun AHP-shlus-tsoyg-nis Rare

Also means

final school report

Usage Note

Abschlusszeugnis refers to the official certificate issued at the end of a school stage or degree programme. It differs from a simple Zeugnis (report card) in that it marks the formal completion of an educational phase.

Examples

"Sie hat ihr Abschlusszeugnis mit Auszeichnung erhalten."

Natural Translation

She received her leaving certificate with distinction.

Literal Translation

She has her leaving-certificate with distinction received.

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