GCSE
In German, the term for the English educational qualification "GCSE" is GCSE.
Because GCSE refers to a specific British educational qualification, the English acronym is used directly in German instead of being translated.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use GCSE as an attributive noun to modify another noun, you typically join it to that noun with a hyphen, such as in GCSE-Ergebnisse.
Did you know?
- If a German student takes a GCSE abroad, they might describe the experience using the verb pauken, a colloquial term for cramming that implies intense, repetitive study.
- Because German loves compound words, a term like 'GCSE results day' becomes GCSE-Ergebnistag, turning a phrase into a single long noun.
- While Germans use the term GCSE for the British qualification, they have no direct equivalent because the German Realschulabschluss and Mittlere Reife vary significantly by state.
Examples in context
- Ab 2025 soll die britische Zeichensprache als Fach für das GCSE unterrichtet werden.From 2025, British Sign Language (BSL) will be taught as a GCSE subject.This sentence shows how British Sign Language can be a subject for the GCSE.Tatoeba #12228246 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12227956 by sundown
- Im Jahre 2021 gab es 66 % weniger vorläufige Einträge für Deutsch im GCSE als noch 2003.Provisional entries for German GCSE were 66 per cent lower in 2021 than in 2003.This sentence compares the number of provisional entries for German in the GCSE between 2021 and 2003.Tatoeba #11568085 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11132264 by sundown
- „Wo ist denn Keira?“ – „Die ist los, um ihre GCSE-Ergebnisse abzuholen.“ – „Kriegt man die inzwischen nicht im Netz?“"Where's Keira?" "She's just left to pick up her GCSE results." "Don't you get them online these days?"This sentence illustrates a conversation about picking up GCSE results.Tatoeba #11539263 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11090529 by sundown
- Hast du schon deine Mittlere Reife gemacht?Have you already completed your GCSEs?
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their school plans.
- SarahWelche Fächer wählst du für dein GCSE?Which subjects are you choosing for your GCSE?
- FelixIch nehme Mathe, Englisch und Geschichte.I'm taking maths, English, and history.
- SarahIst das GCSE in England sehr schwer?Is the GCSE very difficult in England?
- FelixJa, man muss viel lernen.Yes, you have to study a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
