das Kolleg
Translation
college, lecture course, preparatory course
Examples
Er besucht ein Kolleg, um das Abitur nachzuholen.
He is attending a preparatory course to get his high school diploma.
Der Professor hält ein Kolleg über deutsche Geschichte.
The professor is giving a lecture course on German history.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) besuchen to attend (a college/course) He is attending a college.
((et4)) halten to give (a lecture course) The professor is giving a lecture course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kurs (course), Vorlesung (lecture), Seminar (seminar)
Etymology
From Latin 'collegium' meaning 'community, society', related to 'collega' (colleague).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'college'. It can mean a type of school or a university lecture course.