das Referat
Translation
presentation, paper, report, department
Examples
Er hält ein Referat über moderne Kunst.
He is giving a presentation on modern art.
Sie arbeitet im Referat für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit.
She works in the public relations department.
Grammar Patterns
to give a presentation ((on/about sth.)) ein Referat ((über+4)) halten He is giving a presentation on Goethe's works.
Similar Words
der Vortrag (lecture), die Präsentation (presentation), die Abteilung (department)
Etymology
From Latin 'referre' (to report, to refer). It's something that is reported or referred to.
Memory Tips
Think of 'referring' to a topic in a presentation. For the 'department' meaning, it's a section you are 'referred' to for a specific task.