What is the German translation for 'term (BE) / semester (AE)'?

• A. sein Studium unterbrechen/ abbrechen
• B. sich weiterbilden
• C. Studienjahr
• D. Semester

Answer: (D)

In academic calendars, a BE “term” and an AE “semester” refer to a defined period within the year when teaching takes place. In German, that time period is called a “Semester.” It corresponds to roughly half of the academic year, and many institutions structure the year into two semesters (though some systems use three). The other options describe different ideas—interrupting or dropping out of studies, pursuing further education, or the whole academic year—not a single teaching period. So the precise translation for a term/semester is “Semester.”