Tagung

conference

noun TAH-gung Less Common

Origin: from 'tagen' (to convene), root 'Tag' (day)

Also means

convention

Usage Note

Tagung is a formal multi-day meeting of professionals or a society, more academic than a casual Treffen and grander than a single Sitzung. The verb tagen ('to be in session') comes from the same root, literally evoking gathering 'by the day'.

Examples

"Die Tagung beginnt am Montag."

Natural Translation

The conference begins on Monday.

Literal Translation

The conference begins on-the Monday.

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