No. 6,633 in German
erasmus
"Erasmus" refers to a European exchange program for students, promoting international study and collaboration.
In a sentence
Viele Studierende freuen sich darauf, am Erasmus-Programm teilzunehmen.
Many students look forward to participating in the Erasmus program.
In this sentence, 'Erasmus' refers to the international academic exchange program named after the Renaissance scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam.
Erasmus von Rotterdam war ein berühmter Gelehrter der Renaissance.
Erasmus of Rotterdam was a famous scholar of the Renaissance.
Here, 'Erasmus' refers to the historical figure after whom the aforementioned program is named.
Durch Erasmus können kulturelle und akademische Grenzen überwunden werden.
Through Erasmus, cultural and academic boundaries can be overcome.
In this context, 'Erasmus' again signifies the program, focusing on its goals and impact on international collaboration.
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