video conference
die Videokonferenz, die Videokonferenzen
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video conference
A conference in which participants communicate with one another via an internet or telephone connection using video and audio, even though they are in different locations.
Die Videokonferenz mit unseren Kollegen aus Berlin beginnt um zehn Uhr.
The video conference with our colleagues from Berlin starts at ten o'clock.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Videokonferenzen |
| genitive | der Videokonferenz |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Videokonferenz | die Videokonferenzen |
| accusative | die Videokonferenz | die Videokonferenzen |
| dative | der Videokonferenz | den Videokonferenzen |
| genitive | der Videokonferenz | der Videokonferenzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Videokonferenz' is made up of 'Video' (video) and 'Konferenz' (conference). The first component indicates that the conference includes video transmission.
Die Videokonferenz wird aufgezeichnet, damit abwesende Mitarbeiter sie später ansehen können.
The video conference is being recorded so that absent employees can watch it later.
The preposition 'an' (at/in) is often used with 'Videokonferenz': 'Man nimmt an einer Videokonferenz teil' (One takes part in a video conference). After 'an', the dative is used here.
Morgen nehme ich an einer Videokonferenz mit dem Kundenteam teil.
Tomorrow, I am taking part in a video conference with the client team.
Common collocations include 'eine Videokonferenz organisieren' (to organize a video conference), 'eine Videokonferenz abhalten' (to hold a video conference), and 'an einer Videokonferenz teilnehmen' (to take part in a video conference). The beginning or end of a video conference is also often stated explicitly.
Wir organisieren nächste Woche eine Videokonferenz mit den internationalen Partnern.
We are organizing a video conference with our international partners next week.
