German Conversation · Level 58
74 words
German word
Hörsaal
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhøːɐ̯ˌzaːl/
Meaning
- masculine nounauditorium
Example
Der Hörsaal ist heute sehr voll.
The auditorium is very crowded today.
More examples
Viele Studierende treffen sich vor dem Hörsaal, bevor die Vorlesung beginnt.
Many students meet in front of the auditorium before the lecture begins.
Core concept
A tiered academic hall where one speaker addresses a crowd from the front.
Common phrases
im Hörsaal sitzen
sit in the auditorium
Vorlesung im Hörsaal
lecture in the auditorium
Similar words
Aula: A large school or university hall with a stage and seating for ceremonies.
Vorlesungssaal: A large university lecture room with many seats facing the lecturer.
Seminarraum: A small classroom arranged with tables and chairs for discussion and exercises.
Saal: A spacious, open room used for ceremonies and other events.
Definition in German
Saal an einer Hochschule, speziell ausgestattet für Vorlesungen mit vielen Zuhörern.
Word origin
The compound Hörsaal consists of hören, 'to hear', and Saal, 'hall', so its form reflects a hall centered on hearing a speaker.
Usage tips
- English auditorium can also mean a performance venue, whereas Hörsaal specifically refers to an academic lecture room.
Other meanings
- lecture roomnoun
Related words
- Hörsaalgebäudeauditorium buildingnoun