cijfer
grade, mark, number
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈsɛɪ̯.fər/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch grading system runs from 1-10. A 6 is a satisfactory pass, a 7 is good, an 8 is very good, and a 9 or 10 is exceptional. Dutch students tend to be satisfied with a 7 — the culture doesn't push for perfection the way some systems do.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb een acht als cijfer voor wiskunde!
I got an eight as my grade for math!
De cijfers worden volgende week bekendgemaakt.
The grades will be announced next week.