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meeting / session
A formal meeting of a group of people, such as a committee, parliament, or board, to discuss specific topics and make decisions.
Die nächste Sitzung des Stadtrats findet am Dienstag statt.
The next session of the city council will take place on Tuesday.
session
A single, time-limited appointment with a therapist, doctor, lawyer, or another professional for treatment or consultation.
Nach nur einer Sitzung beim Physiotherapeuten waren die Schmerzen schon viel besser.
After just one session with the physiotherapist, the pain was already much better.
The noun 'die Sitzung' (session/meeting) is derived directly from the verb 'sitzen' (to sit). The ending '-ung' turns the action into a feminine noun that describes the event of sitting together.
Wir sitzen schon seit zwei Stunden in dieser Besprechung.
We have already been sitting in this meeting for two hours.
The context makes clear which kind of 'Sitzung' (session/meeting) is meant. Words like 'Firma' (company), 'Vorstand' (board), or 'Parlament' (parliament) point to a formal meeting. Terms like 'Arzt' (doctor), 'Therapeut' (therapist), or 'Anwalt' (lawyer) point to a consultation appointment.
Die Geschäftsführung hat für morgen eine außerordentliche Sitzung einberufen.
Management has called an extraordinary meeting for tomorrow.
In the context of formal meetings, 'Sitzung' (meeting/session) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical examples are: 'eine Sitzung abhalten' (to hold a meeting), 'eine Sitzung leiten' (to chair a meeting), or 'an einer Sitzung teilnehmen' (to attend a meeting).
Der Abteilungsleiter wird die Sitzung heute leiten.
The department head will chair the meeting today.
to meet / to hit
Both words refer to several people coming together at an arranged time. A Treffen is general and can be private or informal; a Sitzung is more strongly associated with a formal group that discusses topics and makes decisions. Use Sitzung for committees and official meetings.
Der Vorstand beginnt am Montag seine Sitzung, um über den Ausflug zu entscheiden.
The board begins its meeting on Monday to decide about the trip.
Wir treffen uns am Montag, um über den Ausflug zu sprechen.
We’re meeting on Monday to talk about the trip.
