German Conversation · Level 11
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German word
Forum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːʁʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nounforum
Example
In den Foren diskutieren viele Leute.
Many people are discussing issues in the forums.
More examples
Bevor du posten kannst, musst du dich im Forum anmelden.
Before you can post, you must register with the forum.
Core concept
A public place where people gather to exchange ideas, either as a physical square or an online discussion board.
Common phrases
sich im Forum anmelden
register with the forum
im Forum teilnehmen
participate in the forum
Similar words
Diskussion: A conversation in which people share and consider their views.
Debatte: A formal dispute where opposing opinions are argued against each other.
Definition in German
Forum bezeichnet eine Versammlung oder Plattform, auf der Beiträge und Diskussionen öffentlich stattfinden.
Word origin
German Forum comes from Latin forum, the public square that served as a place for markets, meetings, and public discussion.
Usage tips
- Forum is neuter in German, so the definite article is das and the common plural is die Foren.
Other meanings
- message boardnoun
- public squarenoun
Opposites
- Privatbereichprivate areanoun
Related words
- Forenanmeldungforum registrationnoun
- Forenteilnahmeforum participationnoun