German 1004 UofM CIS test 1 vocab

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(der) Student (-studenten)

A male university student, typically enrolled in a degree program at a university.

(die) Studentin (-studentinnen)

A female university student, typically enrolled in a degree program at a university.

(der) Schüler (Schüler)

A male primary or secondary student, also known as a pupil, attending a school.

(die) Schülerin (Schülerinnen)

A female primary or secondary student, also known as a pupil, attending a school.

an der High School

Attending a secondary educational institution where students typically complete their education before college.

an der Universität

Enrolled at a university, pursuing a higher education degree.

(das) Hauptfach (-fächer)

The main field of study or major that a student focuses on during their academic program.

(das) Nebenfach (-fächer)

A secondary field of study or minor that complements a student's main area of study.

(die) Hausarbeit (-arbeiten)

A written assignment such as a research paper or essay that is completed as part of a course.

(der) Kurs (Kurse)

A class at the university level that covers specific subjects or topics.

(das) Seminar (Seminare)

A type of class or major course where students engage in discussion and typically have a smaller class size.

(die) Vorlesung (Vorlesungen)

A formal lecture where an instructor presents information to a larger group of students.

(das) Semester (Semester)

A division of the academic year during which classes are in session and students complete coursework.

im ersten Semester

The first semester of college or university, typically for freshmen.

im zweiten Jahr

The second year of college or university, typically for sophomores.

das (Studienfach) (Hauptfach) wechseln

The act of changing one's main area of study or major during their academic career.

(das) College (Colleges)

An institution of higher education that offers undergraduate degrees.

(die) Hochschule (-schulen)

An educational institution beyond the Gymnasium, Realschule, or Hauptschule that provides advanced studies.

(die) Universität (Universitäten)

A degree-granting institution of higher education, typically offering bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees.

anstrengend

Describes a situation or task that is hard, tiring, or exhausting.

beschäftigt

Indicates a state of being busy or occupied with tasks.

faul

Describes someone who is lazy or avoids work.

fleißig

Describes someone who is diligent and hardworking in their studies or work.

gemütlich

Describes a place or atmosphere that is comfortable, cozy, or homey.

stressig

Describes a situation that is stressful or causes anxiety.

täglich

Referring to something that occurs daily.

wöchentlich

Referring to something that occurs weekly.

im Stress sein

Refers to the state of being stressed or feeling overwhelmed.

Spaß machen

Indicates that something is enjoyable or fun.

Spaß haben

Means to enjoy oneself or experience fun.

keinen Spaß haben

Means to not enjoy oneself or to find something unfun.

keinen Spaß machen

Means that something is not enjoyable or is boring.

Das macht (mir) keinen Spaß.

A phrase indicating that something is no fun for the speaker.

Das macht (uns) keinen Spaß.

A phrase indicating that something is no fun for the group.