die Konferenz
Translation
conference, meeting, convention
Examples
Ich nehme an einer Konferenz teil.
I am taking part in a conference.
Die Konferenz findet in Berlin statt.
The conference is taking place in Berlin.
Wir haben morgen eine Telefonkonferenz.
We have a conference call tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
to take part in ((a conference)) Ich nehme an der Konferenz teil.
to hold ((a conference)) Die Firma hält eine Konferenz ab.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tagung, Besprechung, Meeting
Etymology
From Latin 'conferre' (to bring together). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'conference'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'conference'. Just remember the German pronunciation and that it's a feminine noun (die Konferenz).