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Prüfungsangst

exam anxiety

noun PRUE-fungs-angst Rare
People & Society Education

Also means

test phobia

Usage Note

Prüfungsangst is the fear or anxiety experienced before or during examinations. It is recognised in German educational psychology as a significant problem that can impair performance even in well-prepared students. Counselling services at schools and universities often offer Prüfungsangst-specific support.

Examples

"Viele Studenten leiden vor dem Staatsexamen an starker Prüfungsangst."

Natural Translation

Many students suffer from severe exam anxiety before the state examination.

Literal Translation

Many students suffer before the state-examination from strong exam-anxiety.

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