Wissenstest

knowledge test, quiz

noun VIS-sens-test Rare

Usage Note

Wissenstest is an informal or formal test designed to assess factual knowledge on a topic. Used in schools, pub quizzes, and TV shows; distinct from a Leistungstest which measures broader competence.

Examples

"Am Ende der Einheit führte die Lehrerin einen kurzen Wissenstest durch."

Natural Translation

At the end of the unit, the teacher conducted a short knowledge test.

Literal Translation

At the end of the unit the teacher carried out a short knowledge-test.

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