die Mathearbeit
math test
A written exam or test in the school subject mathematics.
EXAMPLE
Am Freitag schreiben wir eine Mathearbeit.
We have a math test on Friday.
die Mathearbeit
math test
die Mathearbeit, die Mathearbeiten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mathearbeit, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mathearbeiten |
| genitive | der Mathearbeit |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Mathearbeit | die Mathearbeiten |
| accusative | die Mathearbeit | die Mathearbeiten |
| dative | der Mathearbeit | den Mathearbeiten |
| genitive | der Mathearbeit | der Mathearbeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Mathearbeit' (math test) is made up of 'Mathe' (math) and 'Arbeit' (work). The first part names the school subject, while the second part refers to the written assignment or exam.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Mathearbeit lernt Jonas mit seiner Schwester.
Before the math test, Jonas studies with his sister.
Typical collocation
The verb 'schreiben' (to write) is particularly often used with 'Mathearbeit': 'Man schreibt eine Mathearbeit' (You take a math test). 'Mathearbeit' is the accusative object here.
EXAMPLE
Wie viele Mathearbeiten schreibt ihr in diesem Halbjahr?
How many math tests are you taking this semester?
School context
'Mathearbeit' (math test) is used mainly in everyday school contexts. It is often used when talking about preparation, topics, grades, or getting the test back.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Mathearbeit bekamen wir die Ergebnisse in der nächsten Stunde zurück.
After the math test, we got the results back in the next lesson.
In real life
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