matura

dieNoun

die Matura (Abitur in Österreich/Schweiz)

Word details

German meaning
Die Abschlussprüfung an einer höheren Schule, die zum Studium an einer Universität berechtigt.
English meaning
A-levels
Synonym
Abitur
German example
Nach der Matura möchte ich studieren.
English example
After my A-levels, I want to study.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Matura
Plural Form
die Maturen

Example sentences with “matura”

  1. She is studying for her Matura. (Sie lernt für ihre Matura.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Matura' the same as 'Abitur'?

Yes, 'Matura' is the term used in Austria and Switzerland for the final secondary school exam, while 'Abitur' is used in Germany.