German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
Vorlesung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌleːzʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounlecture
Example
Die Vorlesung dauert eine Stunde.
The lecture lasts an hour.
More examples
Viele Studenten nehmen an der Vorlesung teil.
Many students attend the lecture.
Core concept
A lecturer presents structured material to a large audience, with listening and note-taking taking priority over discussion.
Common phrases
an der Vorlesung teilnehmen
attend a lecture
eine Vorlesung halten
give a lecture
die Vorlesung besuchen
attend the lecture
Similar words
Seminar: A small class centered on presentations, discussion, and active group learning.
Übung: A class that develops practical understanding through exercises and problem solving.
Vortrag: A single spoken presentation for an audience about a particular topic.
Lehrveranstaltung: A broad term for any class or course offered at a university.
Definition in German
Vorlesung ist eine meist größere universitäre Lehrveranstaltung, bei der Vortrag statt Diskussion im Vordergrund steht.
Word origin
Vorlesung derives from German vorlesen, meaning to read aloud, with the noun-forming suffix -ung; its meaning developed into a formal lecture.
Usage tips
- The feminine noun is die Vorlesung, and common combinations include eine Vorlesung halten for giving a lecture and eine Vorlesung besuchen for attending one.
Other meanings
- university lecturenoun
Related words
- Vorlesungszeitlecture periodnoun
- Vorlesungsreihelecture seriesnoun
- Vorlesungsstofflecture contentnoun