esame
exam / examination
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/eˈzaːme/
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Cultural Note
Italian university exams are predominantly oral (esami orali), which can be intimidating for foreign students. Students can often refuse a grade and retake the exam to try for a higher score — a practice unique to the Italian system.
📝 Example Sentences
Domani ho un esame di storia.
Tomorrow I have a history exam.
Ho passato tutti gli esami!
I passed all my exams!
L'esame orale è più difficile di quello scritto.
The oral exam is harder than the written one.