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Trimester

trimester, term (three months)

noun tri-MES-ter Rare
Time Time Expressions

Origin: from Latin tri- 'three' + mensis 'month'

Usage Note

Trimester refers to a three-month period, used either in pregnancy (das erste Trimester) or in academic systems that divide the year into three terms rather than two. Less common than Semester in German universities.

Examples

"Im dritten Trimester der Schwangerschaft nimmt die Müdigkeit häufig zu."

Natural Translation

In the third trimester of pregnancy, fatigue often increases.

Literal Translation

In the third trimester of the pregnancy, the tiredness often increases.

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