die Vorlesungszeit
Translation
lecture period, term time, semester
Examples
Während der Vorlesungszeit habe ich wenig Freizeit.
During the lecture period, I have little free time.
Die Vorlesungszeit beginnt im Oktober.
The lecture period begins in October.
Grammar Patterns
during the lecture period (während der Vorlesungszeit) During the lecture period, many exams take place.
Similar Words
Semester, term; Antonyms: semester break, lecture-free period
Etymology
Composed of 'Vorlesung' (lecture) and 'Zeit' (time). 'Vorlesung' comes from 'vorlesen', meaning 'to read aloud'.
Memory Tips
Simply think of it as the 'time' (Zeit) for 'lectures' (Vorlesungen) at a university.