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German Phrase

Ich hab' im Quiz eine Eins bekommen.

/ɪç hap ɪm kvɪts aɪ̯nə aɪ̯ns bəˈkɔmən/
Meaning"I got a one on the quiz."
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Meaning

This phrase literally translates to "I have in the quiz a one received." In the German grading system, 'eine Eins' (a one) is the highest possible grade, equivalent to an A or A+ in many other countries. Therefore, the phrase means "I received the best grade on the quiz."

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When to use

Use this phrase to proudly announce that you achieved the highest possible grade on a test, quiz, or assignment. It's a common and informal way to share academic success with friends, family, or classmates after receiving your results.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichhab'imQuizeineEinsbekommen.

1

Hab'

'Hab'' is a common spoken contraction of 'habe' (I have), the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'haben' (to have). It's frequently used in informal contexts.

2

Im

'Im' is a contraction of 'in dem' (in the). 'In' is a dative preposition here because it describes a location where an action takes place (the quiz).

3

Eine Eins

'Eine' is the feminine indefinite article, agreeing with 'Eins' which, when referring to the grade, is treated as a feminine noun. 'Eins' literally means 'one' but here signifies the top grade.

4

Bekommen

'Bekommen' is the past participle of the verb 'bekommen' (to get/receive). It is used with the auxiliary verb 'haben' to form the present perfect tense (Perfekt), indicating a completed action in the past.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie war dein Quiz heute?

How was your quiz today?

Super! Ich hab' im Quiz eine Eins bekommen.

Great! I got a one on the quiz.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich habe eine Eins bekommen im Quiz.

    In German, the past participle ('bekommen') typically goes at the very end of the sentence in a perfect tense construction, especially in main clauses.

  • Ich habe eine Eins auf dem Quiz bekommen.

    When referring to a grade 'on' a test or quiz, the correct preposition is 'im' (in dem) or 'für' (for), not 'auf dem' (on top of the quiz paper).

  • Ich habe eine Eins gekriegt im Quiz.

    While 'kriegen' (to get) is common in spoken German, 'bekommen' is generally considered more standard and slightly more formal for receiving grades or official items.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich habe eine sehr gute Note bekommen.

    I got a very good grade.

  • Das Quiz ist super gelaufen!

    The quiz went great!

  • Ich habe das Quiz mit Bravour bestanden.

    I passed the quiz with flying colors.

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Cultural Tip

The German grading system is typically on a scale from 1 to 6, where 1 is 'sehr gut' (very good) and the best possible grade, and 6 is 'ungenügend' (insufficient) and the worst. This system is used across all levels of education, from primary school to university. Achieving a 'one' is a significant accomplishment and a source of pride.