noun
das Seminar, -e
seminar
Eine Veranstaltung, bei der eine kleine Gruppe von Menschen zusammenkommt, um etwas zu lernen, zu besprechen oder gemeinsam zu erarbeiten.
The German word "Seminar" is a noun that means "seminar" or "workshop"—a class or meeting for discussion or training, often in an academic or professional context.
- Made of: The word itself is borrowed directly from Latin seminarium, meaning "seed plot," symbolizing the planting and growth of knowledge.
Similar words:
- Workshop (hands-on training)
- Vorlesung (lecture)
- Kurs (course)
Differences:
- Seminar usually implies an interactive, discussion-based format with fewer participants.
- Vorlesung is more of a one-way lecture with many participants.
- Workshop emphasizes practical exercises.
- Kurs is a more general term for any course or class.
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Examples
Das Seminar beginnt um neun Uhr.noun
The seminar starts at nine o'clock.
Für dieses Seminar musst du dich vorher anmelden.noun
You have to register in advance for this seminar.
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