Wahlfach

elective subject, optional course

noun VAHL-fakh Rare

Usage Note

Wahlfach is any subject students may freely choose in addition to their compulsory curriculum. It is the direct counterpart of Pflichtfach. At university level, Wahlfach can refer to an optional module within a degree programme.

Examples

"Sie wählte Kunst als Wahlfach, weil sie gerne malt."

Natural Translation

She chose art as an elective because she likes painting.

Literal Translation

She chose art as elective-subject, because she likes to paint.

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