Semesterwoche

semester week; a week counted within the university semester

noun ze-MES-ter-vo-khe Rare

Usage Note

Semesterwoche is used to schedule university events or deadlines precisely, e.g. in der dritten Semesterwoche (in the third week of term). It distinguishes academic-calendar weeks from ordinary calendar weeks.

Examples

"Die Anmeldefrist endet in der zweiten Semesterwoche."

Natural Translation

The registration deadline ends in the second week of term.

Literal Translation

The registration-deadline ends in the second semester-week.

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