Plenum
/ˈpleːnʊm/
The German word Plenum refers to the English phrase plenum.
Plenum refers to the space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc.
Meaning: space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc. (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpleːnʊm/
Did you know?
- While in English 'plenum' is a technical term for architectural space, in German Plenum is the standard word used to describe a plenary session or a full assembly of a committee.
- The word comes from the Latin 'plenus', meaning 'full', which is the same root found in the English word 'plenty'.
- A student might be told to 'go to the Plenum' during a conference, which means to leave their small breakout room and return to the main hall.
Examples in context
- Die Vollversammlung findet morgen stattThe plenum will take place tomorrow
- Die Gesamtsitzung war äußerst erfolgreichThe plenum was highly successful
- Die Vollversammlung der Aktionäre wird am Montag stattfinden. Es wird erwartet, dass wichtige Entscheidungen getroffen werden.The plenum of shareholders will take place on Monday. Important decisions are expected to be made.
- Wir müssen die Lüftung im Plenum prüfen.We need to check the ventilation in the plenum.
- Im Plenum liegen viele alte Leitungen.There are many old lines in the plenum.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing office renovations.
- LukasWo verlaufen die neuen Leitungen, Hannah?Where are the new lines running, Hannah?
- HannahDie verlaufen oben im Plenum.They run up in the plenum.
- LukasPasst da noch mehr hinein?Does more fit in there?
- HannahJa, im Plenum ist noch viel Platz.Yes, there is still plenty of space in the plenum.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Plenum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Plenum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
