das Kolloquium
Translation
colloquium, seminar, academic conference, symposium
Examples
Der Professor hält ein Kolloquium über das Thema.
The professor is holding a colloquium on the topic.
Viele Wissenschaftler nahmen an dem Kolloquium teil.
Many scientists participated in the colloquium.
Die Universität veranstaltet jährliche Kolloquien.
The university organizes annual colloquia.
Grammar Patterns
ein Kolloquium ((über+4)) a colloquium on/about (sth.) He is attending a colloquium on artificial intelligence.
an einem Kolloquium teilnehmen to participate in a colloquium Many scientists participated in the colloquium.
ein Kolloquium halten/veranstalten to hold/organize a colloquium The university organizes annual colloquia.
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Etymology
From Latin 'colloquium' (conversation), from 'col-' (together) + 'loqui' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of 'colloquial' speech, but in a formal, academic setting where experts 'speak together'.