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Semester

semester

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dasSemestern
Meaning of Semester

half of academic year

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DE[zeˈmɛstɐ]
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Semester usage examples

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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.

Semestersemester
Studentstudent
Prüfungexam
Hausaufgabehomework
Fragen beantwortenanswer questions
Fragen stellenask questions
Schreibtischdesk

Semester synonyms

Related words worth learning together

Vorlesungszeit
Means the time when lectures are held; it is not the name of a semester, but a broader class period.
Halbjahr
Literally means half-year and is used not only in education, so it is the most general option in the list.
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Vorlesungszeit

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

B1Often
H
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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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How to pronounce Semester and what this word means

Semester means semester. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Semester

[zeˈmɛstɐ]

Semester translation

semester

Semester transcription

[zeˈmɛstɐ]

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Semester meaning: what does it mean?

Hälfte des akademischen Jahres an einer Hochschule

Semester pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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 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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