German word

Session

Pronunciation

IPA/zɛˈsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsession

Example

Ich habe gestern an einer Session teilgenommen.

I attended a session yesterday.

Illustration for Session (session)

More examples

Nach der Session verteilte der Moderator das Protokoll.

After the session, the moderator distributed the minutes.

Core concept

One scheduled block on an event program, with speakers taking turns at the microphone.

Common phrases

  • Protokoll der Session erstellen

    draw up the minutes of the session

  • ein Thema in der Session vorstellen

    present a topic in the session

  • die Session strukturieren

    structure the session

Similar words

Vortrag: A prepared presentation delivered by one speaker.
Diskussion: An exchange of views in which several participants discuss a topic.
Veranstaltung: An event or occasion where people gather for a shared purpose.
Sitzung: An official meeting where a group discusses matters and makes decisions.

Definition in German

ein formell geplanter Abschnitt innerhalb einer Veranstaltung, in dem mehrere Redner nacheinander Beiträge leisten.

Word origin

German Session is borrowed through French session from Latin sessio, meaning the act of sitting or a meeting.

Usage tips

  • Session is feminine in German: die Session, der Session, and die Sessions in the plural.

Related words

  • Sessionprotokollsession minutesnoun
  • Sessionstruktursession structurenoun

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