der Vortrag
Translation
of the lecture, of the presentation, lecture's
Examples
Das Thema des Vortrags ist interessant.
The topic of the lecture is interesting.
Die Dauer des Vortrags beträgt eine Stunde.
The duration of the lecture is one hour.
Grammar Patterns
the topic of ((sth.gen)) the topic of sth. Das Thema des Vortrags ist interessant.
during ((sth.gen)) during sth. während des Vortrags
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Rede (speech), die Präsentation (presentation)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, in front) and 'tragen' (to carry). Something 'carried before' an audience.
Memory Tips
Imagine a speaker 'carrying' (tragen) their ideas 'forward' (vor) to the audience.