das Profilfach
Translation
major subject, specialisation subject, profile subject
Examples
Welches Profilfach hast du gewählt?
Which major subject did you choose?
Das Profilfach bereitet auf das Studium vor.
The major subject prepares you for university studies.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as a major subject to choose (sth.) as a major subject I chose art as my major subject.
Similar Words
Hauptfach (main subject), Schwerpunktfach (focus subject)
Etymology
From 'Profil' (profile) + 'Fach' (subject). A subject that forms one's academic profile.
Memory Tips
It's the 'Fach' (subject) that gives your education its 'Profil' (profile).