German Conversation · Level 80
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German word
Sitzungssaal
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɪt͡sʊŋsˌzaːl/
Meaning
- masculine nounmeeting room
Example
Die Besprechung findet im Sitzungssaal statt.
The meeting is taking place in the meeting room.
More examples
Für das Seminar müssen wir einen Sitzungssaal buchen.
We have to book a meeting room for the seminar.
Core concept
A public chamber where an organized group gathers to hear speakers, debate issues, and make decisions.
Common phrases
im Sitzungssaal
in the meeting room
einen Sitzungssaal buchen
book a meeting room
moderner Sitzungssaal
modern meeting room
Similar words
Konferenzraum: A well-equipped meeting room for conferences and discussions in a company or organization.
Besprechungsraum: A small meeting room for brief discussions and consultations.
Konferenzsaal: A large venue for lectures and conferences with many participants.
Saal: A spacious multipurpose hall for concerts, ceremonies, and other events.
Definition in German
Ein großer, meist öffentlicher Raum für formelle Sitzungen und Versammlungen.
Word origin
The compound joins Sitzung, a formal sitting or session, with Saal, a large hall, to denote the room for such events.
Usage tips
- The formal word Sitzungssaal suits courts, councils, and parliaments more than ordinary workplace meetings, which often use Besprechungsraum.
Other meanings
- assembly hallnoun
- chambernoun
Related words
- Sitzungmeetingnoun
- Sitzungsprotokollmeeting minutesnoun
- Sitzungsraummeeting roomnoun