das Studienfach
Translation
subject, major, field of study
Examples
Welches Studienfach hast du gewählt?
Which subject did you choose?
Mein Studienfach ist Germanistik.
My major is German studies.
Grammar Patterns
to major in ((sth.)) Mein Bruder hat Medizin als Studienfach.
to choose a subject Er muss bald sein Studienfach wählen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fachrichtung (specialization), Studiengang (course of study)
Etymology
Composed of 'Studien' (of study) and 'Fach' (subject, compartment).
Memory Tips
It's the 'subject' (Fach) you take for your 'studies' (Studien).