German word

Diavortrag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdiːafoːɐ̯ˌtʁaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounslide presentation

Example

Ich halte heute einen Diavortrag über mein Studium.

I'm giving a slide presentation about my studies today.

Illustration for Diavortrag (slide presentation)

More examples

Sie muss den Diavortrag bis Freitag vorbereiten.

She must prepare the slide presentation by Friday.

Core concept

A narrated sequence of projected slides centered on the speaker's spoken account.

Common phrases

  • den Diavortrag vorbereiten

    prepare the slide presentation

Similar words

Präsentation: A structured presentation that conveys information or proposals with slides or other materials.
Vortrag: A prepared oral explanation or lecture given to an audience.
Diashow: A sequence of photos or images played for an audience to watch.
PowerPoint-Präsentation: A slide-based presentation made and shown with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Definition in German

Eine mündliche Vorstellung, bei der fotografische Dias oder Folien nacheinander projiziert und vom Vortragenden erläutert werden.

Word origin

Diavortrag combines Dia, a term for a slide, with Vortrag, formed from vortragen in the sense of presenting a talk.

Usage tips

  • Präsentation is broader and common for digital slide shows, while Diavortrag specifically suggests projected slides.

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