absolvieren
complete
Etwas erfolgreich beenden, zum Beispiel eine Schule, ein Studium oder einen Kurs.
The German word "absolvieren" is a verb meaning "to complete" or "to pass" (e.g., a course, training, or an exam). It comes from the Latin absolvere meaning "to complete" or "to finish."
Word parts:
- solvieren: related to "lösen" (to solve, to loosen)
- (Excluding prefixes, the essential root relates to finishing or resolving.)
Similar words:
- beenden (to end, finish)
- abschließen (to complete, to conclude)
- durchlaufen (to go through, to complete)
Differences:
- absolvieren often implies successful completion, especially regarding formal training or studies.
- beenden is more general, simply meaning to end something.
- abschließen can also refer to concluding contracts or locking something physically.
- durchlaufen emphasizes going through a process or course fully.
In short, "absolvieren" stresses the successful completion of structured or formal processes.
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Examples
Ich werde mein Studium absolvieren.verb
I will complete my studies.
Er hat gerade ein Praktikum erfolgreich absolviert.verb
He has just successfully completed an internship.
Sie absolviert gerade einen Sprachkurs.verb
She is currently completing a language course.
Sie absolviert gerade ein Praktikum.verb
She is currently completing an internship.
Er möchte eine Ausbildung absolvieren.verb
He wants to complete a vocational training.
Viele Studenten absolvieren ihre Ausbildung an der Universität.verb
Many students complete their education at the university.
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