Studienzeit

university years, time at university

noun SHTOO-dee-en-tsait Rare

Usage Note

Studienzeit refers to the period one spends studying at a university. Während der Studienzeit (during university years) is a standard phrase. It also denotes the official duration of a degree programme (die Regelstudienzeit = standard duration of study).

Examples

"Während seiner Studienzeit lebte er in einer WG."

Natural Translation

During his university years he lived in a shared flat.

Literal Translation

During his study-time lived he in a shared-flat.

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