das Schulhalbjahr
Translation
semester, school term
Examples
Das erste Schulhalbjahr endet im Februar.
The first semester ends in February.
Im nächsten Schulhalbjahr haben wir einen neuen Lehrer.
In the next semester, we will have a new teacher.
Grammar Patterns
in the (next/last) semester I'm learning Spanish in the next semester.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Semester, Trimester
Etymology
Composed of 'Schule' (school) + 'halb' (half) + 'Jahr' (year). Literally a 'school half-year'.
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'Schuljahr' (school year) is divided into two 'Schulhalbjahre' (semesters).