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Schuljahr

school year, academic year

noun SHOOL-yar Rare
Time Time Expressions

Usage Note

Schuljahr refers to the annual cycle of schooling, typically running from late summer to early summer the following year in Germany. Phrases like das neue Schuljahr beginnt or das Schuljahr 2024/25 are typical.

Examples

"Das neue Schuljahr beginnt in Bayern immer nach den Sommerferien."

Natural Translation

The new school year in Bavaria always starts after the summer holidays.

Literal Translation

The new school-year begins in Bavaria always after the summer-holidays.

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