Skip to content

Klausur

written exam

noun klow-ZOOR Rare
People & Society Education

Origin: from Latin clausura (enclosure)

Also means

invigilated test

Usage Note

Klausur is a timed, supervised written exam, typical at university and upper secondary school. The Latin root (enclosure) reflects the closed, monitored setting. To say one is preparing, students say für eine Klausur lernen. Contrast with the oral mündliche Prüfung.

Examples

"Die Klausur dauert zwei Stunden."

Natural Translation

The written exam lasts two hours.

Literal Translation

The written-exam lasts two hours.

Explore German by topic