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Semester

semester

German grammar
dasSemestern

Meaning of Semester

Deutsch

Hälfte des akademischen Jahres an einer Hochschule

English

one of two parts of the school or college year

semester

Pronunciation

German
[zeˈmɛstɐ]

Semester with English translation

Semester usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Semester beginnt im Oktober.

The semester starts in October.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

In diesem Semester habe ich viele Kurse.

I have a lot of courses this semester.

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What's the difference between Semester, Vorlesungszeit, and Halbjahr

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V
🇩🇪German
Vorlesungszeit

Means the time when lectures are held; it is not the name of a semester, but a broader class period.

B1often
H
🇩🇪German
Halbjahr

Literally means half-year and is used not only in education, so it is the most general option in the list.

B1very often

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What does Semester mean?

one of two parts of the school or college year

How do you pronounce Semester?

Semester is pronounced [zeˈmɛstɐ].

How is Semester used in a sentence?

The semester starts in October. Translation: Das Semester beginnt im Oktober.

Is Semester part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, Semester can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Semester part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, Semester can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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