summit meeting
das Gipfeltreffen, die Gipfeltreffen
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summit meeting
A meeting of heads of state and government at the highest political level to discuss important international issues.
Beim G20-Gipfeltreffen wurden wichtige Beschlüsse zum Klimaschutz gefasst.
At the G20 summit meeting, important decisions on climate protection were made.
summit meeting
In a figurative sense, a gathering of the leading or most successful figures in a particular field such as science, art, or sports.
Die Konferenz war ein Gipfeltreffen der bedeutendsten KI-Forscher der Welt.
The conference was a summit meeting of the world's most important AI researchers.
| gender | neuter das |
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| plural | die Gipfeltreffen |
| genitive | des Gipfeltreffens |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Gipfeltreffen | die Gipfeltreffen |
| accusative | das Gipfeltreffen | die Gipfeltreffen |
| dative | dem Gipfeltreffen | den Gipfeltreffen |
| genitive | des Gipfeltreffens | der Gipfeltreffen |
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The word is made up of 'der Gipfel' (the highest point of a mountain) and 'das Treffen' (meeting). So it figuratively describes a meeting at the highest level, just as one climbs to the summit of a mountain.
Das Gipfeltreffen der EU-Staatschefs findet dieses Mal in Brüssel statt.
The summit meeting of EU heads of state is taking place in Brussels this time.
The word 'Gipfeltreffen' (summit meeting) belongs to formal language and is mainly used in the media, politics, and official contexts.
Die Ergebnisse des Gipfeltreffens wurden in einer Pressekonferenz bekannt gegeben.
The results of the summit meeting were announced at a press conference.
In a political context, a summit meeting is often combined with verbs such as 'stattfinden' (to take place), 'abhalten' (to hold), or 'veranstalten' (to organize/host). Politicians can 'an einem Gipfeltreffen teilnehmen' (take part in a summit meeting).
Die Regierungschefs hielten ein Gipfeltreffen zur aktuellen Krise ab.
The heads of government held a summit meeting on the current crisis.
When areas such as art, business, or science are being discussed, the figurative meaning is meant. It then refers to a meeting of the most important people in a specialist field.
Die Messe war ein Gipfeltreffen der internationalen Autoindustrie.
The trade fair was a summit meeting of the international automotive industry.
top match
In sports, Spitzenspiel and Gipfeltreffen can refer to the same matchup between leading competitors. Spitzenspiel is the direct sporting term for a contest between the best competitors. Gipfeltreffen is a figurative expression that emphasizes their outstanding status and is also used in other fields.
Das Finale wird zum Gipfeltreffen der beiden erfolgreichsten Tennisspieler der Saison.
The final will be a showdown between the two most successful tennis players of the season.
Das Spitzenspiel zwischen den beiden führenden Tennisspielern entscheidet über den Turniersieg.
The top match between the two leading tennis players will decide who wins the tournament.
