der Vortrag
Translation
lecture, presentation, talk, recital
Examples
Er hält einen Vortrag über das Thema.
He is giving a lecture on the topic.
Der Vortrag war sehr interessant.
The lecture was very interesting.
Ich muss einen Vortrag vorbereiten.
I have to prepare a presentation.
Grammar Patterns
to give a lecture/presentation ((et4 halten)) She is giving a presentation tomorrow.
a lecture on/about sth. ((über+4)) I attended a lecture on climate change.
Similar Words
Präsentation (presentation), Referat (report/paper), Vorlesung (university lecture)
Etymology
From the verb 'vortragen' (to carry forth, present). It's the act of 'carrying' ('tragen') information 'forth' ('vor') to an audience.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'carrying' ('tragen') your ideas 'forward' ('vor') to present them to an audience.