examen
exam, examination
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ɛkˈsaː.mən/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch 'eindexamen' (final exam) at the end of secondary school is a major event. When students pass, they hang their school bag on a flagpole outside their house — a beloved tradition called 'vlaggen en tas uitsteken.'
📝 Example Sentences
Het examen was moeilijker dan ik had verwacht.
The exam was harder than I had expected.
Volgende week heb ik mijn eindexamen.
Next week I have my final exam.
Ze is geslaagd voor haar examen!
She passed her exam!