die Tagung
Translation
conference, convention, meeting, symposium
Examples
Es gibt viele Tagungen in dieser Stadt.
There are many conferences in this city.
Er nimmt an internationalen Tagungen teil.
He participates in international conferences.
Grammar Patterns
an ((einer Tagung)) teilnehmen to participate in ((a conference)) He is participating in the conference.
eine ((Tagung)) abhalten to hold ((a conference)) The company is holding a conference.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konferenz, Kongress, Versammlung
Etymology
From the verb 'tagen' (to meet, to be in session), which is related to 'Tag' (day), as meetings were originally held during the day. The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Tagung' as an event that might last for one or more 'Tage' (days).