German Conversation · Level 99
58 words
German word
Versammlung
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzamlʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmeeting
Example
Die Versammlung beginnt um acht Uhr.
The meeting begins at eight o'clock.
More examples
Während der Versammlung stimmten die Mitglieder einstimmig über den Antrag ab.
During the meeting, the members voted unanimously on the motion.
Core concept
An organized group of people gathered to conduct business or pursue a common purpose.
Common phrases
eine Versammlung abhalten
hold a meeting
in der Versammlung abstimmen
vote at the meeting
das Protokoll der Versammlung
minutes of the meeting
Similar words
Treffen: An informal gathering to spend time and talk with friends or acquaintances.
Sitzung: A formal session where a committee or group conducts business.
Veranstaltung: An organized event for attendees, such as a lecture or concert.
Meeting: A brief workplace meeting for sharing information or coordinating tasks.
Definition in German
Eine planmäßige Zusammenkunft von Personen zu einem bestimmten Zweck, oft mit Agenda oder fester Uhrzeit.
Word origin
The noun comes from versammeln, which is related to sammeln, and the suffix -ung forms a noun for an action or its result.
Usage tips
- Treffen is the broader everyday term for a meeting, while Versammlung commonly suggests a more organized or formal event.
Other meanings
- gatheringnoun
- assemblynoun
Opposites
- Auflösungdissolutionnoun
Related words
- Versammlungsprotokollmeeting minutesnoun
- Versammlungsordnungmeeting rulesnoun