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party convention
An official meeting of the members or delegates of a political party, where important decisions are made, the party platform is discussed, and leadership positions are elected.
Auf dem nächsten Parteitag wird ein neuer Vorsitzender gewählt.
At the next party convention, a new chairperson will be elected.
'Parteitag' (party convention) is made up of 'die Partei' (the party) and 'der Tag' (the day). Here, 'Tag' does not mean a calendar day, but an official assembly, similar to 'Bundestag' (German federal parliament).
Der Parteitag findet dieses Jahr in Hamburg statt.
The party convention is taking place in Hamburg this year.
To describe the location of the event, you use the preposition 'auf' with the dative. When referring to the time, 'bei' with the dative is also possible.
Auf dem Parteitag wurde eine neue Führung gewählt.
At the party convention, new leadership was elected.
Common verbs are 'einen Parteitag abhalten' (to hold a party convention) or 'veranstalten' (to organize/host). A decision made there is often called a 'Parteitagsbeschluss' (party convention resolution).
Die Oppositionspartei muss bald einen Parteitag abhalten.
The opposition party has to hold a party convention soon.
general meeting
Both words refer to an official meeting where important decisions are made and elections are often held. Parteitag is the established term for the official body of a political party, while Mitgliederversammlung emphasizes the participation of all members. Use Parteitag for a party meeting and Mitgliederversammlung for a general meeting of the members.
Auf dem Parteitag stimmten die Delegierten über das neue Parteiprogramm ab.
At the party convention, the delegates voted on the new party platform.
Bei der Mitgliederversammlung stimmten alle Mitglieder über den neuen Vorstand ab.
At the general meeting, all the members voted on the new board.
