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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
noun
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
Vortrag
noun
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
Vorlesung halten
verb
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.

What does "lecture" mean?

  1. noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
    "The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over."
  2. noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
    "Dad gave us a lecture about staying out too late."
  3. verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
    "She lectures on marine biology at the university."
  4. 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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