examen
In Latin, the English phrase "test" is translated as examen.
In an academic context, the word is used to refer to an examination.
Meaning: academics: examination (noun)
Which one should you use?
While examen is the standard term, probatio can also be used to mean "test" in a more formal context.
Did you know?
- The word examen originally referred to the tongue of a balance scale used to weigh coins or metals.
- In some ecclesiastical Latin contexts, examen refers to a spiritual self-examination of one's conscience.
- The root of examen is the same one found in the English word 'agitate', which stems from the Latin 'agere' meaning 'to drive' or 'to move'.
Examples in context
- Examen erat difficillimum.The test was very difficult.This sentence is useful for describing the difficulty level of an examen.Tatoeba #7187093 by CarpeLanam, translation #3736645 by CK
- Examen mathematicum hodie habeo.I have a mathematics examination today.
Example conversation
Two students are talking before a class.
- LuciusClaudia, esne parata ad examen?Claudia, are you ready for the test?
- ClaudiaNon sum, Luci. Multa legendi sunt.I am not, Lucius. There are many things to read.
- LuciusExamen non erit nimis difficile.The test will not be too difficult.
- ClaudiaSpero hoc verum esse.I hope that is true.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
