German word

Informationsveranstaltung

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnfɔʁmaˈtsi̯oːnsfɛɐ̯ˌanʃtaltʊŋ/

Meaning

feminine nouninformation session

Example

Die Informationsveranstaltungen beginnen um zehn Uhr.

The information sessions begin at ten o'clock.

Illustration for Informationsveranstaltung (information session)

More examples

Die Informationsveranstaltung wurde live übertragen.

The information session was broadcast live.

Core concept

An organized meeting that gives people focused facts about a topic and leaves room for questions.

Common phrases

Fragen zur Informationsveranstaltung stellen
ask questions about the information session
Vortrag bei der Informationsveranstaltung halten
give a talk at the information session
Agenda der Informationsveranstaltung
agenda of the information session

Similar words

Veranstaltung: A planned event where people gather at a set time and place.
Vortrag: A prepared talk that presents information to an audience.
Seminar: A small-group learning session involving discussion and practical exercises.
Informationsabend: An evening meeting that provides information to attendees.

Definition in German

Eine Veranstaltung, bei der zu einem bestimmten Thema gezielte Informationen präsentiert und meist Fragen dazu beantwortet werden.

Word origin

The compound joins Information, ultimately from Latin informatio, with Veranstaltung, the event noun derived from veranstalten.

Usage tips

Informationsveranstaltung is common in official notices and sounds more formal and general than the narrower term Informationsabend.

Related words

Informationsmaterialinformation materialnoun
Veranstalterorganizernoun
Informationsblattinformation sheetnoun