Grosses Latinum

English translation: Major Latin Examination

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German term or phrase:Grosses Latinum
English translation:Major Latin Examination
Entered by: Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth

18:04 Jul 8, 2002
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
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German term or phrase: Grosses Latinum
Is there a comprehensive translation for this German term? Is extracted from a certificate of matriculation rewuirements.
Carsten Behrend
Germany
Local time: 09:53
Major Latin Examination
Explanation:
I had my own Abitur-Zeugnis translated by a professional company specializing in this type of documents.
This is what they called my "Grosses Latinum".
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Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
Local time: 02:53
Grading comment
Thanx! It seems to be the hammer on the nail.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1Latin proficiency certificate
hartran (X)
5Major Latin Examination
Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
4"Latin A-level (Exam) (Brit)"
Сергей Лузан


  

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Latin proficiency certificate


Explanation:
from the Langenscheidt dictionary

hartran (X)
Local time: 09:53
PRO pts in pair: 57
Grading comment
Sorry, what would be the difference to Kleines Latinum?

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Karl Apsel: this is what I use, however this neglects the "Grosses" aspect ... (which no longer exists anyway, now it is just the "Latinum")
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Comment: Sorry, what would be the difference to Kleines Latinum?

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Major Latin Examination


Explanation:
I had my own Abitur-Zeugnis translated by a professional company specializing in this type of documents.
This is what they called my "Grosses Latinum".

Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
Local time: 02:53
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 316
Grading comment
Thanx! It seems to be the hammer on the nail.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Karl Apsel: but the Latinum is not really an examinsation ... it rather is a proficiency mark which one gains after a certain time (successfully) studying Latin ...
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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
"Latin A-level (Exam) (Brit)"


Explanation:
Re.: Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1
Good luck, Carsten B.!

Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Local time: 10:53
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in pair: 420
Grading comment
Sorry, this appears to stick to Englands school system.
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Comment: Sorry, this appears to stick to Englands school system.



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