German word

Kongress

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔŋˈgʁɛs/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconference

Example

Viele Kongresse finden jedes Jahr statt.

Many conferences take place each year.

Illustration for Kongress (conference)

More examples

Letzten Monat habe ich einen Kongress besucht.

Last month I attended a conference.

Core concept

A large formal gathering where delegates or specialists meet in a main hall and divide into parallel rooms for focused discussions.

Common phrases

  • einen Kongress besuchen

    attend a conference

  • über einen Kongress berichten

    report on a conference

Similar words

Konferenz: A formal event where professionals and interested parties give presentations and hold discussions.
Tagung: A multi-day gathering for an academic society or organization, with talks and discussions.
Workshop: A short, hands-on session where participants build skills through practice and guided tasks.
Meeting: A brief, small-group gathering for exchanging views and making decisions.

Definition in German

Ein Kongress ist eine formelle Zusammenkunft von Delegierten oder Experten eines Fachgebiets, oft mit Plenar- und Sektionensitzungen.

Word origin

Kongress entered German through French congrès from Latin congressus, a noun related to congredi, meaning to come together.

Usage tips

  • In German, Kongress usually names an organized event, while English congress can also mean a legislative body.

Other meanings

  • conventionnoun
  • congressnoun

Opposites

  • Privatveranstaltungprivate eventnoun

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