die Semesterferien
Translation
semester break, term break, university holidays
Examples
In den Semesterferien fahre ich nach Italien.
During the semester break, I'm travelling to Italy.
Wann beginnen die Semesterferien?
When does the semester break start?
Grammar Patterns
in the semester break to do ((sth.)) In den Semesterferien mache ich eine Reise.
Similar Words
Schulferien (school holidays), Sommerferien (summer holidays), Winterferien (winter holidays)
Etymology
A compound of 'Semester' (semester) and 'Ferien' (holidays/vacation).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'holidays' (Ferien) you get between university 'semesters'.