auditorium
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auditorium / assembly hall
A large ceremonial or assembly hall in a school, university, or another public building.
Die Abschlussfeier der Schule findet dieses Jahr in der Aula statt.
The school's graduation ceremony is taking place in the auditorium this year.
Since the Aula (auditorium) is a place, you use the preposition 'in'. For direction, use the accusative ('in die Aula gehen' — to go into the auditorium); for location, use the dative ('in der Aula sein' — to be in the auditorium).
Alle Schüler versammeln sich in der Aula.
All students gather in the auditorium.
Certain events typically take place in an Aula (auditorium). Common verbs are 'sich versammeln' (to gather), 'stattfinden' (to take place), or 'eine Rede halten' (to give a speech).
Der Schulleiter hielt in der voll besetzten Aula eine Rede.
The principal gave a speech in the packed auditorium.
The word 'Aula' (auditorium) is used almost exclusively in connection with public educational institutions such as schools, grammar schools, or universities.
Die Erstsemester wurden vom Rektor in der Aula der Universität begrüßt.
The first-year students were welcomed by the rector in the university auditorium.
hall
A Saal is a general term for a large room used for events or gatherings. An Aula is typically the ceremonial and assembly hall designated for this purpose in a school or university. In such institutions, both words can fit, but Aula usually specifies the institutional function more precisely.
Die Schulfeier findet in der Aula statt.
The school celebration is taking place in the auditorium.
Die Feier findet im großen Saal der Schule statt.
The celebration is taking place in the school's large hall.
