das Podium
Translation
podium, rostrum, panel, stage
Examples
Der Redner trat ans Podium.
The speaker stepped up to the podium.
Auf dem Podium saßen Experten.
Experts sat on the panel.
Die drei Sieger standen auf dem Podium.
The three winners stood on the podium.
Grammar Patterns
to step up to the podium ((to+4)) Der Redner trat ans Podium.
to sit/discuss on the panel ((on+3)) Auf dem Podium saßen Experten.
to stand on the podium ((on+3)) Die Sieger standen auf dem Podium.
Similar Words
Bühne (stage), Tribüne (tribune), Rednerpult (lectern)
Etymology
From Latin 'podium' (a balcony, platform), from Greek 'podion' (little foot, base), from 'pous' (foot).
Memory Tips
'Podium' is an international word, similar in many languages. Think of the root 'pod-' meaning 'foot' – a place to stand.