Semestre (en. Semester)

se-men-stre

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An academic year unit that typically lasts six months.
The new semester will start next week.
Ang bagong semestre ay magsisimula sa susunod na linggo.
The part of the year where classes are held at an educational institution.
Many students enrolled for the new semester.
Maraming estudyante ang nag-enroll para sa bagong semestre.

Etymology

Originates from the Spanish word 'semestre', meaning six months.

Common Phrases and Expressions

studying for the semester
engaged in study for the upcoming semester
nag-aaral para sa semestre

Related Words

course
A set of lessons or subjects conducted within the semester.
kurso
enrollment
The process of enrolling in classes for a semester.
matrikula

Slang Meanings

sem, means short for semester
Sister, what are your plans for this semester?
Ate, anong plano mo sa sem na 'to?
first sem, refers to the first semester of the academic year
When is the enrollment deadline for the first semester?
Kailan ang deadline ng enrollment sa first sem?
finals, refers to final exams of the semester
Wow, it’s finals again at the end of the semester!
Grabe, finals na naman sa huli ng sem!