die Fachrichtung
Translation
specialization, field of study, discipline
Examples
Welche Fachrichtung studierst du?
Which field of study are you in?
Er wählte die Fachrichtung Maschinenbau.
He chose the specialization of mechanical engineering.
Grammar Patterns
to study ((sth.)) Which field of study are you in?
to choose ((sth.)) He chose the specialization of mechanical engineering.
Similar Words
Spezialisierung (specialization), Disziplin (discipline), Studiengang (course of study)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (specialty, field) and 'Richtung' (direction). Literally 'the direction of one's specialty'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Richtung' (direction) your 'Fach' (field of study) is taking.