Semester - translation, pronunciation and examples
semester
half of academic year
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When to use semester
семестровые каникулы
семестровый экзамен
семестровый курс
оценки за семестр
расписание семестра
semester usage examples
Она выбрала четыре предмета на следующий семестр.
She chose four courses for the next semester.
Семестр в этом колледже длится двенадцать недель.
The semester at that college lasts twelve weeks.
Similar words
The typical academic period of about half an academic year (commonly used in universities).
An academic period; in schools often a shorter unit than a semester but can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
An academic division that splits the year into three parts (three-term system); similar concept but different length.
A division of the academic year into four parts (quarter system); shorter than a semester.
A general term for a meeting period, an exam period, or a block of teaching; not always equal to a semester.
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semester belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
semester synonyms
What's the difference between semester / term / trimester / quarter / session
The typical academic period of about half an academic year (commonly used in universities).
The new semester starts in September.
Новый семестр начинается в сентябре.
An academic period; in schools often a shorter unit than a semester but can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
We have three terms in the school year.
В учебном году у нас три триместра/терма.
An academic division that splits the year into three parts (three-term system); similar concept but different length.
This university uses a trimester system with three study periods a year.
В этом университете используется триместровая система с тремя периодами в году.
A division of the academic year into four parts (quarter system); shorter than a semester.
She prefers schools on the quarter system because terms are shorter.
Она предпочитает институты с квартальной системой, потому что периоды обучения там короче.
A general term for a meeting period, an exam period, or a block of teaching; not always equal to a semester.
The exam session lasts two weeks at the end of the term.
Экзаменационная сессия длится две недели в конце семестра.
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How to pronounce semester and what this word means
semester translation: семестр. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce semester
/sɪˈmɛstə/
semester translation
семестр
semester examples
She chose four courses for the next semester.
semester transcription
/sɪˈmɛstə/, /ə səˈmɛstɚ/
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semester meaning: what does it mean?
half of academic year
semester pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
semester is pronounced as /sɪˈmɛstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
semester definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She chose four courses for the next semester. Translation: Она выбрала четыре предмета на следующий семестр.
Is semester part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, semester (семестр) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is semester part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, semester (семестр) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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