Vorlesung

lecture

noun FOR-lay-zoong Rare

Origin: from vorlesen (to read aloud)

Usage Note

Vorlesung is the formal university lecture, literally a 'reading-out', reflecting the historical practice of a professor reading a text aloud. Students attend eine Vorlesung and contrast it with the smaller, discussion-based Seminar and the practical Übung.

Examples

"Die Vorlesung beginnt um neun Uhr."

Natural Translation

The lecture begins at nine o'clock.

Literal Translation

The lecture begins at nine o'clock.

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