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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries学期
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gakki
"今学期は新しい授業が始まります。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A half-year term in an academic calendar, typically lasting around 15 to 18 weeks.
"The university operates on a semester system, with classes starting in September and January." - 2
A period of instruction or study in a particular subject, often culminating in examinations.
"She enrolled in a new course for the upcoming semester to improve her skills."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'semester' originates from the Latin word 'semestris', meaning 'of six months', which was derived from 'sex' meaning 'six'. It evolved in the context of academic calendars in the 19th century, particularly in German-speaking countries, to denote a half-year term in educational institutions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Semester" is said worldwide
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semestre
Transliteration: səmɛstʁ
"L'année universitaire est divisée en deux semestres."
Semester
Transliteration: zəˈmɛstɐ
"Das Semester beginnt im Oktober."
semestre
Transliteration: seˈmɛstre
"Il semestre inizia a settembre."
semestre
Transliteration: semɛstre
"El semestre comienza en agosto."
semestre
Transliteration: seˈmɛstɾi
"O semestre letivo começa em fevereiro."
सेमेस्टर
Transliteration: semestər
"इस सेमेस्टर में कई नए विषय जोड़े गए हैं।"
学期
Transliteration: xuéqī
"这个学期的课程很有趣。"
학기
Transliteration: hakgi
"이번 학기에는 새로운 과목이 추가되었습니다."
学期
Transliteration: gakki
"今学期は新しい授業が始まります。"
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