das Leistungsfach
Translation
advanced course, major subject, intensive course
Examples
Ich habe Mathe als Leistungsfach gewählt.
I chose math as my advanced course.
Im Abitur zählt das Leistungsfach doppelt.
In the Abitur, the advanced course counts double.
Grammar Patterns
to choose ((sth.)) as an advanced course I chose German as my advanced course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptfach (major subject); Antonyms: Grundkurs (basic course)
Etymology
From 'Leistung' (performance) + 'Fach' (subject). A subject requiring high performance.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'performance subject' in the German school system, the opposite of a basic course (Grundkurs).