Matura
die Matura, die Maturen
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Matura
The final examination at an upper secondary school in Austria and Switzerland that qualifies students for university entrance. It corresponds to the German Abitur.
Nachdem sie die Matura bestanden hatte, begann sie ein Medizinstudium in Zürich.
After she had passed the Matura, she began studying medicine in Zurich.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Maturen |
| genitive | der Matura |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Matura | die Maturen |
| accusative | die Matura | die Maturen |
| dative | der Matura | den Maturen |
| genitive | der Matura | der Maturen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Matura' is used mainly in Austria and Switzerland for the school-leaving examination at the end of upper secondary school. In Germany, this term is not common.
In der Schweiz bereiten sich die Gymnasiasten auf die Matura vor.
In Switzerland, high school students prepare for the Matura.
The word derives from the Latin 'maturus' (mature). The related verb is 'maturieren' (to take the Matura), which means to take the Matura.
Viele Schüler feiern, nachdem sie erfolgreich maturiert haben.
Many students celebrate after they have successfully taken the Matura.
In connection with the Matura, the verbs 'die Matura machen' (to take the Matura), 'ablegen' (to take, formal), or 'bestehen' (to pass) are often used.
Er hat seine Matura mit Auszeichnung bestanden.
He passed his Matura with distinction.
Nächstes Jahr muss ich die Matura ablegen.
Next year I have to take the Matura.
Abitur
Abitur and Matura refer to comparable school-leaving qualifications that allow students to attend university. The choice depends on the education system: in Germany, the qualification is called Abitur, while in Austria and Switzerland it is called Matura.
Nach der Schule in Österreich macht Jonas seine Matura.
After finishing school in Austria, Jonas completes his Austrian university entrance qualification.
Nach der Schule in Deutschland macht Jonas sein Abitur.
After finishing school in Germany, Jonas completes his German university entrance qualification.
