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How do you say "lecture" in German?
der Vortrag
In German, "lecture" is der Vortrag.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FOR-trahk', stress on the first syllable, with 'g' at the end sounding like a 'k'.
Grammar notes
der Vortrag is masculine. Plural: der Vorträge.
Example sentence
Die Vorlesung dauerte eine Stunde.
The lecture lasted an hour.
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How to remember der Vortrag
Vortrag comes from vor (in front) and tragen (to carry/bring) - 'bringing something to the front' captures the idea of presenting a lecture.
Related words
- classroom das Klassenzimmer
- chalk die Kreide
- exam die Prüfung
- grade die Note
- homework die Hausaufgabe
- lesson die Lektion
- diploma das Diplom
- certificate das Zertifikat
- graduation die Abschlussfeier
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Questions about der Vortrag
How do you say "lecture" in German?
In German, "lecture" is der Vortrag. It is a noun.
Is der Vortrag masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Vortrag is masculine. Plural: der Vorträge.
How is der Vortrag used in a sentence?
Use der Vortrag as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Vorlesung dauerte eine Stunde. (The lecture lasted an hour.).
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