Kursabbruch
course dropout; withdrawal from a course before completion
noun KOORS-ahp-brookh Rare
Usage Note
Kursabbruch describes the formal or informal act of leaving a class or programme mid-way. Universities track Kursabbruchquoten (dropout rates) to assess teaching quality. The verb is einen Kurs abbrechen.
Examples
"Ein Kursabbruch im ersten Semester ist häufig auf Orientierungslosigkeit zurückzuführen."
Natural Translation
A course dropout in the first semester is often attributed to a lack of direction.
Literal Translation
A course-dropout in-the first semester is often on lack-of-direction to-be-attributed.
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