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
'die Halle' and 'die Aula' can both be large rooms with space for many people. However, 'Halle' is much more general and can be used for sports, work, storage, or events. 'Aula' especially means an assembly hall or ceremonial hall in a school, university, or public building. Learners may confuse the words when a large room in a school is meant. In this context, 'Aula' is often more precise, while 'Halle' is more neutral and broader.
Vor der Reise trifft sich die ganze Klasse in der Aula.
Before the trip, the whole class meets in the auditorium.
Am Abend findet das Basketballspiel in der großen Halle statt.
In the evening, the basketball game takes place in the large hall.