das Colloquium
Translation
colloquium, academic conference, seminar
Examples
Das Colloquium findet morgen statt.
The colloquium takes place tomorrow.
Er hält einen Vortrag im Colloquium.
He is giving a presentation at the colloquium.
Grammar Patterns
to participate in ((sth.)) to participate in a colloquium
to hold a colloquium on ((sth.)) to hold a colloquium on quantum physics
Similar Words
Synonyms: seminar, conference, symposium
Etymology
From Latin 'colloquium' (conversation), from 'col-' (together) + 'loqui' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of 'colleagues' having a 'loquacious' (talkative) conversation together at a colloquium.