Der Hörsaal
Example: Der Hörsaal war voll mit Studenten für die Vorlesung.
Definition
"Der Hörsaal" is a large room or hall in educational institutions where lectures or presentations are held, typically accommodating many students at once.
Etymology
The word "der Hörsaal" comes from the German words 'hören' meaning 'to hear' and 'Saal' meaning 'hall.' It literally refers to a 'listening hall,' emphasizing its function as a place designed for people to listen to lectures. Did you know? The term highlights the importance of auditory learning in traditional education.
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"Der Hörsaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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