Konferenzraum
/kɔnfeˈʁɛnt͡sˌʁaʊ̯m/masculine
The English phrase meeting room is translated into German as Konferenzraum. Wiktionary also lists Konferenzsaal.
Meaning: room for holding meetings (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Konferenzraum | /kɔnfeˈʁɛnt͡sˌʁaʊ̯m/ | masculine |
| Konferenzsaal | masculine |
A meeting room is a room for holding meetings. Konferenzraum is common in corporate settings.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Konferenzraum is a compound of Konferenz (conference) and Raum (room).
Which one should you use?
While Konferenzraum refers to a standard room, Konferenzsaal refers to a much larger space, such as a hall or ballroom. For smaller, more informal meeting rooms, Besprechungszimmer is often used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, the term Sitzungszimmer is commonly used to refer to a meeting room.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Konferenzraum is Konferenzräume.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔnfeˈʁɛntsˌʁaʊ̯m/
Did you know?
- German allows for the creation of extremely long compound words, meaning a 'meeting room for the board of directors' could be a single word like Aufsichtsratssitzungszimmer.
- The word Saal in Konferenzsaal is a cognate of the English word 'salon'. While a 'room' is just a space, a Saal historically implies a grander, more architectural hall intended for public assembly.
- The word Raum is used not just for physical rooms, but also in abstract terms like 'space' or 'room for maneuver' (Handlungsspielraum).
Examples in context
- Er sitzt im Konferenzraum.He's sitting in the meeting room.This sentence shows someone sitting in the Konferenzraum.Tatoeba #3751291 by Zaghawa, translation #2456988 by fucongcong
- Die Clubmitglieder versammelten sich im Konferenzraum.The club members assembled in the meeting room.This sentence describes club members assembling in the Konferenzraum.Tatoeba #368785 by xtofu80, translation #62883 by CM
- In unserem Unternehmen befindet sich der Konferenzraum auf der dritten Etage.In our company, the meeting room is located on the third floor.
- Das Sitzungszimmer im Hauptquartier bietet genügend Platz für alle Teilnehmer.The meeting room in the headquarters provides enough space for all participants.
- Der Konferenzraum ist sehr modern.The meeting room is very modern.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are looking for a place to work in an office.
- JulianIst der Konferenzraum frei?Is the meeting room free?
- HannahNein, er ist noch besetzt.No, it is still occupied.
- JulianSollen wir einen anderen Raum suchen?Should we look for another room?
- HannahJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meeting room” translations and entries Konferenzraum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
