Das Semester
Example: Das Semester beginnt im Oktober und endet im Februar.
Definition
"Das Semester" refers to a fixed period within an academic year during which courses are taught and exams are held, typically lasting several months. For example, "Das Semester beginnt im Oktober und endet im Februar" means the semester starts in October and ends in February.
Etymology
The word "das Semester" originates from the Latin term 'semestris,' meaning 'six-monthly.' It entered German through academic Latin, reflecting the tradition of dividing the academic year into two main periods. Did you know that many universities still follow this half-year system, making the term quite fitting?
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"Das Semester" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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