NOUN

Zeugnis/ˈt͡sɔɪ̯knɪs/certificate; report card; testimonial

Zeugnis is a German noun that means certificate, report card, or testimonial. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɔɪ̯knɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Zeugnisse".

Definitions

1.official document showing academic achievements(education)

a.school report

Am Ende des Schuljahres bekommt jeder Schüler ein Zeugnis.At the end of the school year, every student receives a report card.

2.written statement confirming a fact or experience(official)

a.reference/testimonial for work

Der Arbeitgeber stellt dem Mitarbeiter ein Zeugnis aus.The employer issues a reference for the employee.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Zeugnisdie Zeugnisse
Genitivedes Zeugnissesder Zeugnisse
Dativedem Zeugnisden Zeugnissen
Accusativedas Zeugnisdie Zeugnisse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zeugnis" mean in English?
"Zeugnis" means certificate, report card, or testimonial. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zeugnis"?
"Zeugnis" is pronounced /ˈt͡sɔɪ̯knɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zeugnis" der, die, or das?
"Zeugnis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Zeugnis"?
The plural of "Zeugnis" is "Zeugnisse".
What part of speech is "Zeugnis"?
"Zeugnis" is a noun in German.

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