bacalaureat
baccalaureate, high school exit exam
Advanced Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ba.ka.la.u.re.ˈat/
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Cultural Note
The 'Bacalaureat' (often shortened to 'bac') is Romania's most important exam — a high school exit exam that determines university admission. Pass rates hover around 60-70%, and results are broadcast on national TV. It's a stressful rite of passage equivalent to the UK's A-levels.
📝 Example Sentences
A picat bacalaureatul la prima încercare.
He failed the baccalaureate on the first attempt.
Rezultatele la bacalaureat se afișează în iulie.
The baccalaureate results are posted in July.
Bacalaureatul este obligatoriu pentru facultate.
The baccalaureate is mandatory for university.