NOUN

Semester/zeˈmɛstɐ/semester; academic term

Semester is a German noun that means semester or academic term. It is pronounced /zeˈmɛstɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Semester".

Definitions

1.one of two main academic periods of the year at university or college(university)

a.half-year academic term at a university or other higher education institution

Das Wintersemester beginnt im Oktober und endet im März.The winter semester begins in October and ends in March.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Semesterdie Semester
Genitivedes Semestersder Semester
Dativedem Semesterden Semestern
Accusativedas Semesterdie Semester

Frequently asked questions

What does "Semester" mean in English?
"Semester" means semester or academic term. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Semester"?
"Semester" is pronounced /zeˈmɛstɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Semester" der, die, or das?
"Semester" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Semester"?
The plural of "Semester" is "Semester".
What part of speech is "Semester"?
"Semester" is a noun in German.

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