dyktando

Polish

Etymology

Related to dyktować (“to dictate”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dɨkˈtan.dɔ/

Noun

dyktando n

  1. An exam where participants write down text that is read aloud.

Usage notes

While the object of a dyktando is to test spelling ability, as in a spelling bee, the execution is different: the exam uses a longer text that fits on a few pages of handwriting instead of single words, all participants write down the same text, and are required to remain silent during the exam.

Declension
declension of dyktando
singular plural
nominative dyktando dyktanda
genitive dyktanda dyktand
dative dyktandu dyktandom
accusative dyktando dyktanda
instrumental dyktandem dyktandami
locative dyktandzie dyktandach
vocative dyktando dyktanda

Derived terms
  • pod dyktando
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