Abitur
das Abi, die Abis
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Abitur
Colloquial short form of 'das Abitur', the German university entrance qualification exam, taken after completing Gymnasium and qualifying students to study at a university.
Nach dem Abi will sie erst mal für ein Jahr ins Ausland gehen.
After her Abitur, she wants to go abroad for a year first.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abis |
| genitive | des Abis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Abi | die Abis |
| accusative | das Abi | die Abis |
| dative | dem Abi | den Abis |
| genitive | des Abis | der Abis |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Abi' is the common and widely used short form of the word 'Abitur'. In spoken language and informal texts, 'Abi' is almost always used.
Mein Bruder hat letztes Jahr sein Abi gemacht.
My brother did his Abitur last year.
This word belongs to colloquial language. In formal situations, such as on a CV or in an official application, you should always write the full form 'Abitur'.
Er hat ein sehr gutes Abitur gemacht.
He got a very good Abitur.
The most common expressions connected with this school-leaving qualification are 'sein Abi machen' (to do one's Abitur), 'das Abi bestehen' (to pass the Abitur), or 'im Abi eine gute Note haben' (to have a good grade in the Abitur).
Sie lernt jeden Tag, weil sie ihr Abi unbedingt bestehen will.
She studies every day because she really wants to pass her Abitur.
Abitur
Abitur and Abi refer to the same German school-leaving qualification. Abitur is the neutral term and also works in formal situations. Abi is the colloquial short form, used especially in casual conversation.
Lea erzählt ihren Freunden, dass sie ihr Abi bestanden hat.
Lea tells her friends that she has passed her school-leaving exams.
Im Bewerbungsformular gibt Lea an, dass sie ihr Abitur bestanden hat.
In the application form, Lea states that she has passed her school-leaving exams.
