das Fachsemester
Translation
subject-specific semester, semester of study
Examples
Im dritten Fachsemester muss ich ein Praktikum machen.
In the third subject-specific semester, I have to do an internship.
Wie viele Fachsemester hat dein Studiengang?
How many subject-specific semesters does your degree program have?
Grammar Patterns
to be in the ((third)) Fachsemester Im dritten Fachsemester muss ich ein Praktikum machen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Studiensemester (semester of study)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (subject, specialty) and 'Semester' (semester). A semester dedicated to a specific subject area.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as a 'subject-semester'. It counts the semesters within your major, not including general studies.