tagen
Translation
to meet, to be in session, to convene
Examples
Der Ausschuss tagt morgen wieder.
The committee meets again tomorrow.
Das Parlament tagt in Berlin.
The parliament is in session in Berlin.
Es tagt. Wir müssen aufstehen.
It is dawning. We have to get up.
Grammar Patterns
[intransitive] to meet, be in session The committee will meet next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to assemble, to hold a meeting
Etymology
Derived from 'der Tag' (the day). It originally meant 'to dawn', then shifted to mean 'to set a day for a meeting', and finally 'to meet'.
Memory Tips
Think of a meeting that takes up a whole 'Tag' (day).