Notendurchschnitt
The German term for GPA is Notendurchschnitt.
Notendurchschnitt is the standard term used in German schools and universities. While 'GPA' is understood in international academic contexts, Notendurchschnitt is the standard term used in German schools and universities.
What does it mean word for word?
Notendurchschnitt is a compound noun consisting of 'Note' (grade) and 'Durchschnitt' (average).
Which one should you use?
There are several formal terms you might encounter. Notendurchschnitt and Notenschnitt both function as formal terms for GPA. Durchschnittsnote specifically means 'average grade', and Zeugnisnote is a term used to represent GPA, particularly within school contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Notendurchschnitt is Notendurchschnitte. When used as a direct object in a sentence, the word takes the accusative masculine form den Notendurchschnitt.
When do people say it?
In Germany, the common grading scale ranges from 1 to 6, with 1 being the highest and 6 being the lowest.
Did you know?
- If you receive a 4.0 in a German school, your Notendurchschnitt is considered a 'sufficient' passing grade, whereas in many English-speaking systems, a 4.0 is a perfect score.
- The word Note used in Notendurchschnitt also means 'musical note'.
- Students often use the shorthand Schnitt when talking about their Notendurchschnitt in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Mein Notendurchschnitt beträgt 2,0.My GPA is 2.0.
- Meine Durchschnittsnote liegt bei 1,7.My GPA is 1.7.
- Meine Zeugnisnote für dieses Semester ist 2,3.My GPA for this semester is 2.3.
- Mein Durchschnitt ist 2,5.My GPA is 2.5.
- Ich habe gute NotenI have good grades
- Mein Notendurchschnitt ist ausgezeichnet!My GPA is excellent!
- Mein Notendurchschnitt ist sehr gut.My GPA is very good.
- Wie hoch ist dein Notendurchschnitt?What is your GPA?
- Der Notendurchschnitt verbessert sich ständig.The GPA is constantly improving.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their recent grades.
- MaximilianSarah, kennst du deinen neuen Notendurchschnitt schon?Sarah, do you already know your new GPA?
- SarahJa, er ist leider etwas gesunken.Yes, unfortunately it has dropped a bit.
- MaximilianDas ist schade, aber du hast ja viel gelernt.That's a pity, but you studied a lot.
- SarahStimmt, ich hoffe, dass er nächstes Mal steigt.True, I hope it rises next time.
