lecture in German
lecture in German is Vorlesung, Vortrag, Vorlesung halten — lecture means a talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
lecture in German
Vorlesung
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
Vortrag
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
Vorlesung halten
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
What does "lecture" mean?
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noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
"The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over."
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noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
"Dad gave us a lecture about staying out too late."
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verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
"She lectures on marine biology at the university."
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verb To scold or reprimand someone at length.
"Stop lecturing me — I already know I was wrong."
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lecture in a sentence
- The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over.
- Students packed the hall for the guest lecture on climate policy.
- Dad gave us a lecture about staying out too late.
- She lectures on marine biology at the university.
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What is "lecture" in German?
"lecture" in German is Vorlesung, Vortrag, Vorlesung halten. lecture means: A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
How do you use "lecture" in a sentence?
Example: "The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over." In German, "lecture" is Vorlesung, Vortrag, Vorlesung halten.
Are there other ways to say "lecture" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "lecture": Vorlesung, Vortrag, Vorlesung halten.
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