Breakdown of Ohne Abitur kann man hier nicht studieren.
hier
here
nicht
not
können
can / to be able to
ohne
without
studieren
to study
man
one / you (impersonal)
das Abitur
the Abitur (school-leaving exam)
Questions & Answers about Ohne Abitur kann man hier nicht studieren.
What exactly is the Abitur?
The Abitur is the German high-school leaving certificate. It is specifically required to be admitted to a university in Germany, which is why it is mentioned in this context.
Why isn't there an article like das or ein before Abitur?
In German, educational degrees and qualifications often drop the article entirely, especially after prepositions like ohne (without) or mit (with).
Why does the verb kann come before the subject man?
This is due to the German verb-second rule. The prepositional phrase Ohne Abitur takes up the first position in the sentence. To keep the conjugated verb kann in the second position, the subject man has to move to the third position.
Why is man translated as "you" in the English meaning?
The word man is an impersonal pronoun, similar to "one" in formal English (as in "one cannot study here"). In everyday English, we usually use "you" or "people" for this general meaning, making "you" the most natural translation.
Does studieren mean studying in general, like for a high school math test?
No, studieren specifically means to be enrolled and studying at a university or college. If you are studying for a school test, doing homework, or learning a language on your own, you must use the verb lernen.
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