das Referat
Translation
presentation, report, paper, talk
Examples
Ich muss morgen ein Referat halten.
I have to give a presentation tomorrow.
Sie schreibt ein Referat über Schiller.
She is writing a paper about Schiller.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) halten to give a presentation I have to give a presentation.
((et4)) schreiben to write a paper/report He is writing a paper.
((et4)) über+4 a presentation/paper on sth. A paper on German history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Vortrag (lecture), die Präsentation (presentation)
Etymology
From Latin 'referre' meaning 'to report' or 'to carry back'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'referring' to a topic in a presentation or report.