oral

• Den Mund betreffend; gesprochen und nicht geschrieben.

Relating to the mouth; spoken rather than written.

1. Spoken, not writtenB1formal

   Relating to the use of speech rather than writing.

   Mündlich

   • The students had to give an oral presentation in class.
   • She passed the oral exam with flying colors.
   • Oral traditions are important in many cultures.

   Synonymesaidspokenutteredverbalvocal

   Antonymetextualwritten

2. B1formalmedical

   Of or relating to the mouth.

   Mund-

   • The dentist recommended good oral hygiene.
   • He had an oral infection that required treatment.
   • Oral medications are taken by mouth.

   Synonymebuccalmouth

• Substantiv, das eine mündliche Prüfung oder einen mündlichen Test bezeichnet, meist im akademischen Kontext, bei dem die Antworten mündlich statt schriftlich gegeben werden.

A noun referring to a spoken examination or test, typically in an academic context, where answers are given verbally rather than in writing.

1. Spoken examinationB1formal

   A test or examination conducted by speaking rather than writing.

   Mündliche Prüfung

   • The final exam includes both a written and an oral.
   • She passed her French oral with flying colors.
   • Students must prepare for the oral on Friday.

   Synonymeoral examoral examinationvivaviva voce

   Antonymewritten