das Kolleg
Translation
college, lecture course, sixth form college, preparatory course
Examples
Er besucht ein Kolleg, um das Abitur nachzuholen.
He is attending a college to get his A-levels.
Der Professor hält ein Kolleg über deutsche Geschichte.
The professor is giving a lecture course on German history.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) besuchen to attend (a college/course) He is attending a college.
((et4)) halten to give (a lecture course) The professor is giving a lecture course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kurs (course), Vorlesung (lecture), Seminar (seminar)
Etymology
From Latin 'collegium' meaning 'community, society', related to 'collega' (colleague).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'college'. It can refer to an educational institution or a specific course of lectures within one.