German word

Podium

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpoːdi̯ʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounplatform

Example

Auf dem Podium standen mehrere Redner.

Several speakers stood on the platform.

Illustration for Podium (platform)

More examples

Der Gewinner stieg aufs Podium, um die Medaille entgegenzunehmen.

The winner stepped onto the podium to receive the medal.

Core concept

A low stage or stand that lifts its occupants above the surrounding scene.

Common phrases

  • ans Podium treten

    step onto the podium

  • auf dem Podium Platz nehmen

    take a seat on the podium

  • am Podium eine Rede halten

    give a speech at the podium

Similar words

Bühne: A stage where performances or presentations take place before an audience.
Podest: A slightly smaller platform for displaying furniture or decorations or for standing on.
Rednerpult: A lectern at the front for holding notes during a speech or lecture.

Definition in German

Podium ist ein erhöhtes Podest, das Personen oder Gegenstände hervorhebt und bei Veranstaltungen als Bühne dient.

Word origin

The Latin noun podium entered German as Podium and denotes a raised base, while its Greek source podion is related to 'foot'.

Usage tips

  • A person is auf dem Podium when already there, but geht auf das Podium when moving onto it.

Other meanings

  • podiumnoun

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