das Konklave
Translation
conclave
Examples
Das Konklave zur Wahl des neuen Papstes beginnt morgen.
The conclave to elect the new Pope begins tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((the conclave)) + verb The conclave does sth. Das Konklave tritt zusammen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geheime Sitzung (secret meeting), Versammlung (assembly)
Etymology
From Latin 'cum clave', meaning 'with a key', referring to the cardinals being locked in a room for the papal election.
Memory Tips
Imagine cardinals locked together ('con') with a key ('clave') to elect the Pope.