die Fachrichtung
Translation
specialization, major, field of study
Examples
Welche Fachrichtung studierst du?
What is your major?
Er wählte die Fachrichtung Maschinenbau.
He chose the specialization of mechanical engineering.
Grammar Patterns
to major in ((sth.)) What is your major?
to choose ((sth.)) He chose the specialization of mechanical engineering.
Similar Words
Spezialisierung (specialization), Disziplin (discipline), Studiengang (course of study)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (specialty, field) and 'Richtung' (direction). Literally 'the direction of one's specialty'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Richtung' (direction) your 'Fach' (field of study or major) is taking.