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Semester

учебный период

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dasSemestern
Meaning of Semester

study period

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Dieses Wort lohnt sich frueh.

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DE[zeˈmɛstɐ]
RU[ʊˈt͡ɕebnɨj ˈpʲerʲiət]
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Semester - учебный период
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Semester with Russian translation

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Semester belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Semester
учебный период
student
exam
homework
answer questions
ask questions
desk

Semester synonyms

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Trimester
Период из трёх частей года, чаще всего в учебном или медицинском контексте; в вузе может означать триместр, но не так часто, как Semester.
Studienabschnitt
Раздел или этап обучения; это более общее слово, которое не обязательно означает именно один университетский семестр.
Lehrperiode
Период обучения или преподавания; звучит более книжно и употребляется реже, чем Semester.
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🇩🇪de

Период из трёх частей года, чаще всего в учебном или медицинском контексте; в вузе может означать триместр, но не так часто, как Semester.

B1Often

Im Trimester lernen wir besonders viel für die Prüfungen.

🇩🇪de

Раздел или этап обучения; это более общее слово, которое не обязательно означает именно один университетский семестр.

B1Often

Der erste Studienabschnitt ist oft besonders anspruchsvoll.

🇩🇪de

Период обучения или преподавания; звучит более книжно и употребляется реже, чем Semester.

B1Rarely

In dieser Lehrperiode werden neue Themen im Fach Biologie behandelt.

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What does Semester mean?

ein bestimmter Zeitraum für das Lernen

How do you pronounce Semester?

Semester is pronounced as [zeˈmɛstɐ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Semester part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, Semester (учебный период) 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 (учебный период) 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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