slagen
to pass (an exam), to succeed
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈslaː.ɣən/
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Cultural Note
When Dutch students 'slagen' for their final exams, they celebrate by hanging their school bag on the flagpole. The opposite, 'zakken' (to fail), is also commonly used. 'Geslaagd!' by itself is an exclamation meaning 'Passed!'
📝 Example Sentences
Ik ben geslaagd voor mijn rijexamen!
I passed my driving test!
Ze hoopt dit jaar te slagen voor haar eindexamen.
She hopes to pass her final exam this year.