German word

Vortrag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯tʁaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlecture

Example

Der Vortrag war sehr interessant.

The lecture was very interesting.

Illustration for Vortrag (lecture)

More examples

Ich möchte nächsten Monat einen Vortrag hören.

I would like to attend a lecture next month.

Core concept

An audience follows one speaker as a prepared subject unfolds in an organized oral presentation.

Common phrases

  • einen Vortrag hören

    listen to a lecture

  • einen Vortrag zusammenfassen

    summarize a lecture

Similar words

Präsentation: A clear presentation explains key points with the help of materials or slides.
Rede: A public speech shares the speaker's opinions or ideas with an audience.
Vorlesung: A university lecture gives students an extended, teacher-led explanation of a subject.

Definition in German

Eine vorbereitete, meist längere mündliche Darstellung eines Themas vor Publikum.

Word origin

The noun Vortrag is derived from vortragen, 'to present orally', with vor meaning 'forward' and tragen meaning 'carry'.

Usage tips

  • Vortrag is masculine, so standard forms include der Vortrag, des Vortrags, and die Vorträge.

Other meanings

  • presentationnoun
  • oral presentationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Vortragendelecturernoun

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