| WORD |
DESCRIPTION |
| 3d Bildschirm |
Is a type of video projector for displaying video, images or computer data on a screen or other flat surface with 3 dimentional picture. |
| 3d Projektor |
Is a type of video projector for displaying video, images or computer data on a screen or other flat surface showing a 3 dimentional picture |
| a la carte |
Menu with price stated for each item offered, as opposed to a fixed price for an entire meal. |
| abbau |
Take-down and removal of exhibits. |
| abbaufrist |
Day and hour ( deadline) by which stands must be dismantled and exhibition area empty. |
| abbautermin |
Dates) set for dismantling. |
| abbauzeit |
Action required to dismantle a function setup. |
| abendessen |
Evening meal for a group; not usually ceremonial. |
| abendkleidung |
Formal dress requiring white tie and tails for men and formal evening dress for women. |
| abendkleidung; gesellschaftsanzug; smoking |
Dinner jacket and formal evening dress; can include national dress. |
| abfallbeseitigung |
Removal of rubbish from building or stand areas. |
| abhängungen |
Attachment of devices to the frame work of an exhibition hall. |
| ablaufplan |
Compilation by organizations of all function sheets, resumes, scripts, instructions, room set-up diagrams, directory of key personnel, forms, and other material relating to the event. |
| ablaufplan |
A collection of all details relative to a meeting’s needs. This will include sleeping room information, billing arrangements and meeting requirements including food, beverage and audio-visual. |
| Abnutzung / Verschleiß |
the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure |
| abreise |
Procedure for guest departure including account settlement. |
| abreisezeit |
Time at which guests departing on that date should have completed their check-out. |
| abschlussbericht; schlussbericht |
Final summary of meeting events. |
| Abstimmung |
recording of votes |
| abweichung |
Departure of individual passenger from established group itinerary. |
| ad-hoc-ausschuss |
Committee formed on a temporary basis to discuss a specific item. |
| Advokat / Rechtsanwalt |
one who speaks in favour of another |
| ailes-inklusive-reiseangebot |
Tour arrangements combined and sold at a single all-inclusive price. All the arrangements are made by an agent at an inclusive price. |
| akkreditierung |
Official authorization to cover an event. The process of granting such authorization. |
| akkreditiv |
A document issued by a bank per instructions from a buyer of goods, authorizing the seller to draw a specified sum of money under specified terms |
| aktenmappe |
Container for meeting documentation. |
| aktive sprache |
The language being used by the speaker. |
| allgemeine informationen |
Information of interest to all participants. |
| Allianz |
joining in pursuit of common interest |
| alternative posten |
Additional services/tours, etc. which may be booked or not according to preference. |
| Amphitheater |
a circular building with seats rising in tiers around a central open space |
| änderungen |
Changes made by the client after any part of the production process has begun. Usually billed as extra charges. |
| angebotsunterlagen; leistungsbeschreibung |
Written document issued by an organization which contains requirements for their future events. |
| angliederung |
Union of a society, firm, or political party with another, but without loss of identity. |
| animation |
Slide technique which creates an illusion of movement when used in rapid sequence. |
| ankunft ohne reservierung; last-minute-buchung |
Guest requesting accommodation or service without a prior notice. |
| anmeldebestätigung |
Official acknowledgement of receipt of registration and fees. |
| anmeldeformular |
Document upon which a participant at an event gives all relevant information about him/herself and his/her intended participation in the conference and associated activities. |
| anmeldeformular für standmieter |
Form for official request to utilize a particular space. |
| anmeldefrist |
Date by which all those intending to apply to attend an event, submit a paper or request any form of subsidy or grant, must submit their application. |
| anmeldung |
Booking and or payment to attend a meeting. Inclusion as a participant in an event; booking and payment to attend a meeting. |
| anmeldung; registrierungsstand |
Area at a meeting to which delegates and others report for registration on arrival. |
| anmeldungszeit |
Preferred time for guests to arrive at hotel. |
| anreiztagung |
Meeting event as part of a programme which is offered to its participants to reward a previous performance. |
| anschlagbrett; aushangtafel |
Board displaying one or more notices or warnings. |
| anschlagtafel |
Board on which messages are displayed. |
| anschluss-sitzung |
Session added on to the end of the day’s programme, usually after dinner, to accommodate extra papers or an extra plenary lecture. |
| Ansteckmikrofon |
A wireless microphone attached to either the tie or jacket |
| antrag |
Formal proposal to be discussed and voted on in a meeting. |
| antrag auf haltung einer vorführung |
Form requesting authorization to give a demonstration. |
| antrag auf haltung eines referates |
Form for submission of an abstract to support an application to present a paper; for assessment and screening by a selection committee, often referred to as an "abstract form". |
| antrag auf vorführung eines films |
Identification card to enable exhibitors to gain access to an exhibition. |
| antrag auf vorführung eines posters |
Form for presentation of a poster for inclusion in a poster session; submitted for assessment and screening by a selection committee. |
| anweisungen für redner |
Guidelines for those presenting an oral presentation. |
| anwesende |
Actual number of people attending a function. |
| anzahl simultanúbersetzbarer sprachen |
Total number of languages into which speeches are being interpreted (including the floor language). |
| anzahlung |
Partial payment to secure product or service |
| APP |
A mobile application that can be donwloaded and used directly from the users personal mobile device or it can be a web-based application that can be accessed via a smartphone that is specifically formated for smartphones |
| arbeitsessen |
Light meal for small discussion groups, without a break from working sessions. |
| arbeitsgruppe |
Group with a specific task at which the participants discuss a particular subject, analysing it from all possible angles. It is usually intended to arrive at a common position within the group for the proposal to a higher body of a solution to that problem. Also, group meeting to learn a particular technique by means of the practical application of the methods and techniques in question. |
| arbeitsgruppen |
Method to increase audience participation by dividing all participants in discussion groups each of which reports the group’s findings and opinions during a following plenary session. |
| arbeitsprogramm |
Timetable of meeting content. |
| arbeitssitzung |
Every prearranged session of a meeting. |
| arbeitssprache |
Language in which the various aspects of a meeting are conducted in practice. |
| audiovisuell |
Using both sight and sound eg combining radio and television techniques. |
| audio-visuelle hílfsmittel |
Audio and visual support for meeting, us. ally taking the form of film, slides, overhead projection, flip charts and blackboards. |
| aufbau; einrichtung |
Process of setting up exhibit booth and materials according to instructions and drawings. |
| aufbaubeginn (termin) |
Date(s) for installation/setting up of event. |
| aufbaufrist |
Period necessary for the preparation of the conference and exhibition venue before the arrival of the delegates and exhibitors. |
| aufbaumaterial (vor ort) |
Unassembled exhibit material requiring on-site assembly. |
| aufenthaltsraum für gaste |
Room or suite of rooms used to entertain guests. |
| aufgeschlüsselter finanzhaushalt |
Document showing estimated dates when items of anticipated income and expenditure fall due and what sums of money will be due on those dates. |
| auflage |
Number of copies printed. |
| aufnahme- und wiedergabegerät |
Machine which can be used both for recording tapes and for playing back prerecorded tapes. |
| aufruf zur referatanmeldung; call for papers |
Document containing detailed instructions for submission of papers for assessment and selection by the committee. |
| aufschlüsselung der einnahmen und ausgaben |
Accurate account of the financial position at any given date showing all credits annnd debits within heads of income and expenditure. |
| aufsichtspersonal; sicherheitsdienst |
Service providing security arrangements, such as checking delegates’ credentials, searching hand luggage, protecting equipment and patrolling congress and exhibition areas. |
| aufteilung der redezeit |
Time given to a particular speaker to make his presentation. |
| auftragsbestätigung |
Written authority for a supplier to proceed or for an exhibitor: acceptance of order. |
| aufwerten |
To change to a superior standard. |
| ausbildertreffen |
Meetings comprised of people employed or working within the education industry. |
| ausflug |
Organized outing to a specific place of interest. |
| ausflüge vor und nach der konferenz |
Organized outings taking place before (pre-) or after (post-) the working conference for both accompanying persons and delegates. |
| ausfuhrlizenz |
A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations. |
| ausgaben |
Money paid out. |
| ausgangssprache |
Language from which a speech or document is translated. |
| auslandskongress |
Meeting event not taking place in the country of the originating body. |
| auslandstreffen/landestreffen |
Membership or meeting participation available to organizations or individual from one nation, but able to meet in another nation. |
| ausreisegebühren |
Fee collected from traveler by host country at time of departure. |
| ausschlussklausel für (finanzielle) haftung |
Clause in a contract whereby a party explicitly refuses to accept responsibility for something. |
| aussenstand |
Exhibition space located on an outside edge of exhibition area. |
| ausserordentliche sitzung |
Special session for activities, needs, or situations that are different from those normally and originally prepared for. |
| aussetzung der sitzung; unterbrechung der sitzung |
Definite break in meeting for a specific and unprogrammed reason. |
| aussteller |
Company or individual participating in the exhibition with a stand or booth. |
| ausstellerbestellformular |
Form for exhibitor requesting handling of materials. |
| ausstellerhandbuch |
Book of instructions and information for exhibitors regarding the exhibition venue and services offered by the organizing body. |
| aussteller-kompettangebot |
Management providing furniture and/or services to exhibitors for a single fee. |
| ausstellerliste |
List of exhibiting firms, usually with locations. |
| ausstellung |
Event at which products and services are displayed. |
| ausstellungsbroschüre; prospekt |
Pamphlet containing information for potential exhibitors and other interested parties on the conditions, technical points, cost of exhibition space and floor plan of the exhibition. |
| ausstellungsfläche |
Space in which stands are laid out. |
| ausstellungshalle; ausstellungsraum |
individual room within an exhibition venue. |
| ausstellungskatalog |
Complete alphabetical list of exhibitors, their products and, often, their headquarters and sales points; usually incorporates a floor plan and advertising. |
| ausstellungsmaterial |
Material exhibited by the various exhibitors; such material is usually insured or has its value stated in writing for insurance purposes. |
| ausstellungsorganisator; veranstalter |
The organizer or promoter of an exhibition; responsible for the letting of space, financial control and management of the exhibition; sometimes an agent acting in this capacity. |
| ausstellungsplan |
Plan showing space to be occupied by the exhibition: the areas intended for stands/booths and those for passageways and services. |
| ausstellungstisch; theke |
Wooden or metal board fixed horizontally either on legs or on a wall. Usually with display material and possibility of making purchases. |
| ausstellungsveranstalter |
A supplier of exhibition services or goods (eg stand fitting, electrics, furniture, floor covering, labor, drayage signs, etc.). |
| ausstellungsveranstalter |
Company or individual who plans the logistical arrangements in connection with an exhibition. |
| auswahl |
The act of choosing; the power or opportunity of choosing; alternative. |
| ausweis; ausstellerausweis |
Identification card to enable exhibitors to gain access to an exhibition. |
| autorisierte unterschrift |
Signature of person(s) with authority to sign cheques and contracts on behalf of the organization. |
| autovermietung |
Facility to hire a car. |
| babysitting; kinderbetreuung |
Arrangements for care of children during a short absence of the parents. |
| Bandbreite |
the bit-rate of available or consumed information capacity expressed typically in metric multiples of bits per second. |
| bandwíedergabegerät; bandabspielgerät |
Machine designed only for playback of recorded magnetic tapes. |
| bankett; festessen |
Normally a formally seated dinner in the evening with sometimes speeches given in the presence of or by a VIP (Very Important Person). |
| bankettverkaufsleiter |
Hotel staff person responsible for selling group and local food and beverage functions. |
| bankgarantie; bankbürgschaft |
Guarantee on the part of a bank that it will pay in the event of default, so that no enquiries regarding the solvency of the person or body in question are needed. |
| bankgeschäfte |
The carrying out of financial operations. |
| bankscheck |
Payment format issued by a bank. |
| banküberweisung |
Movement of funds between banks or from one bank account to another. |
| banküberweisung |
Money forwarded by or to a bank. |
| banner |
Suspended panel for decor or graphics. May be cloth or rigid material. |
| Beamer |
projector to which a laptop is connected |
| beauftragter für öffentlichkeitsarbeit |
Title given to the person in charge of and co-ordinating the promotional activities of an event. |
| bedienungszuschlag; service |
Inclusive gratuity specified by the restaurant/hotel management and shown in the bill. |
| begleitmusik |
Music accompanying the arrival or departure of guests. |
| begleitperson |
Individual at the meeting site but not necessarily involved with the meeting sessions. Generally spouse or other family member or relation of the delegate attending a meeting for the social content of the meeting programme. |
| begrüssungsansprache; eröffnungsrede; eröffnungsvortrag |
Formal speech given at the commencement of a meeting to welcome participants; usually given by an eminent person. |
| begrüssungscocktail |
Drink served as an introductory gesture of welcome. |
| begrüssungsempfang |
Reception/party where welcome drinks are served. |
| Begünstigter |
a receiver of benefits |
| behindertengerecht |
Free of obstacles hindering the movement of disabled persons to all public areas within a building. |
| Beiprodukt / Nebenprodukt |
a secondary product derived from a manufacturing process or chemical reactio |
| beitrag; vortragstext |
Work submitted for inclusion as an oral or poster presentation, often in response to a call for papers; not an invited paper. |
| belegung |
In hotel industry, the percentage of total number of available sleeping rooms actually occupied. |
| Benchmark / Maßstab |
point of reference demonstrating a particular level |
| beobachter |
Delegate to an assembly who observes and reports but does not participate officially in its activities. |
| beratender ausschuss; beratungsausschuss |
Usually an honorary body which does not meet frequently (if at all) and can be called upon for advice as necessary. |
| berater |
Person appointed to give specialist or expert information on a particular event, or generally. |
| berater |
Expert who provides advice and assistance to a client on specific assignments. For very large projects, a consulting firm may be retained rather than an individual. |
| Berater |
one who provides specialist advice |
| bereitstellungsraum |
Area adjacent to main event area for set up, dismantling and temporary storage. |
| Bericht |
a narrative of events, year by year |
| berichterstatter |
Person appointed to note and record the proceedings of sessions and to write précis (summaries) of the papers presented, for a final summation session. |
| beschallungsanlage; lautsprecheranlage |
Audio and/or visual system used for the purpose of broadcasting or visualizing speech, music or other sounds or images to a large audience. |
| Beschilderung |
directional tool of indication providing information as to where people should go |
| beschränkung der redezeit |
Duration of the time accorded to speakers. |
| besichtigung |
Organized outing to a local place of interest. |
| besichtigung zu studienzwecken |
Educational visit to a workplace or manufacturing plant of interest to meeting participants. |
| bestätigung; bestätigte reservierung |
Oral or written agreement by a facility to accept a request for accommodation; to be binding the agreement must state the intent of the parties, the particular date, the rate, type of accommodations, and the number to be accommodated; oral agreement may require guest credit card number. |
| bestellformular far technische einrichtungen |
Preprinted document on which facilities can be ordered. |
| besucher |
Person attending an exhibition to view the exhibits. |
| betriebsbesichtigung |
Tour to a manufacturing plant of interest to the meeting. |
| Bild-im bild |
A system which allows more than one picture to be shown on the screen at any one time. |
| bildschirm |
Physical computer device usually based on a cathode-ray tube or liquid crystal display on which information is displayed. |
| bildungsprogramm |
The educational aspects of an event. |
| billigung; unterstützun |
To give approval or agreement to a certain subject matter or event. |
| bindung |
Process of fastening pages of books, brochures, magazines, together. |
| blindband; blindmuster; probeband |
Preliminary mock-up for a publication, made up in correct size and number of pages, showing the position of the various text elements and illustrations. |
| bogenlampe |
High-intensity light source for large screens or long projection distances. |
| Bote |
someone who runs, often between two points, eg a messenger |
| Botschaft |
national representation in another country |
| Breakout / Parallelsitzung |
splitting of a larger group into a number of smaller ones |
| Breitbild |
Any screen with an aspect ratio greater than 4:3 |
| broschüre |
Document describing and promoting the advantages of an item or service. |
| brutto-ausstellungsfläche |
Total amount of space in exhibition hall or meeting room. |
| bruttogewicht |
The full weight of a shipment, including goods and packaging. |
| buchen; reservieren |
To make a reservation. |
| budget; finanzhaushalt |
Estimated total income and expenditure divided into subject categories and arranged by principal heads of income and expenditure. |
| bühnenhintergrund |
Part of the stage farthest from the audience or camera, as opposed to downstage |
| bühnenmeister |
Employee of the venue in charge of stage facilities. |
| businesscenter |
Area in hotel or meeting venue offering various office facilities. |
| Cafeteria / Kantine |
restaurant at which customers fetch the food and drink |
| cocktailparty; empfang |
Stand-up social function with drinks and snacks. |
| Collective intelligence |
Collective intelligence is a shared or group intelligence that emerges from the collaboration and competition of many individuals and appears in consensus decision-making in social networks. |
| Compliance |
a ruling to which you should abide |
| computerprojektor; multimediaprojektor |
A devise that projects from portable computer or desktop PC onto a screen. |
| computerschrift |
Lettering generated by a computer. |
| computerunterstützte übersetzung; halbautomatische úbersetzung |
Translation technique that uses the computer as a tool for the solution of problems. |
| core pco |
PCO that is contracted to move with the meeting for whom they are engaged |
| Crowdsourcing |
process of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, especially an online community, rather than from employees or suppliers. |
| debatte |
Presentation given by two or more experts in a certain field who must sustain their points of view. |
| dekoration |
That which adorns, an ornament. |
| delegation |
Representatives of a particular country or organization at a meeting. |
| delegiertenliste |
List of delegates registered to attend an event. |
| delegierter |
Voting representative at a meeting. |
| denkfabrik |
A group of specialists organized by a business enterprise, governmental body, etc. and commissioned to undertake intensive study and research into specified problems. |
| diapositiv; dia; lichtbild |
Photographic transparency on a small plate or film arranged for projection. |
| diaprojektor |
Apparatus used for projecting photographic slides onto a screen. |
| Digitales leitsystem, digitale beschilderung |
Live information relayed to signs around the venue that can display the conference programme and show what is going on inside session rooms. Can also be instantly updated with new information eg replacement speakers or session changes |
| Digitales rednerpult |
Stand used by speakers at a meeting with a digital screen infront which can be used to display branding, speaker information etc |
| direkte rechnungsstellung |
Accounts receivable mailed to individuals or firms with established credit. |
| Dirigent |
director of an orchestra |
| diskussionsgruppe |
Group of participants debating separately within some types of meeting. Similar to a working group but with no expectation of reports or papers. |
| diskussionsleiter |
Person who introduces topic of discussion and controls the discussion in the group. |
| diskussionsmikrophon |
Small microphone, with or without wire, which can be moved easily. |
| diskussionsteilnehmer |
Member of a meeting audience who participates in discussion during a meeting session. |
| displayhersteller |
Company which fabricates displays. |
| Diversifizierung |
alternative direction in business from your core activity |
| dolmetschen |
Oral translation from one language to another. |
| dolmetscherkabine |
Soundproof cabin in which the interpreter works. |
| Dolmetscherkabine |
interpretation booths/cabin for the interpreters for multi-language events |
| dolmetscherteam |
A group of people responsible for interpreting simultaneously, usually utilising equipment. |
| doppelbett |
Bed normally measuring 130 x 32cm (5x 78 inches) for 2 persons. "Standard double bed" is referred to in UK a 4’6" x 6’^" |
| doppelbuchung |
Reserving space for two groups (or persons) for the same dates when only one group (or person) can be accommodated. |
| doppelzimmer |
Room containing one bed for two persons. |
| doppelzimmer mit einzelbelegung |
Twin/double room occupied by one person, paid for at a negotiated rate. |
| drahtgebundenes dolmetschersystem |
System for the transmission of interpreting by cable or wire. |
| drahtlose infrarot-dolmetscheranlage |
Interpreting system operated by radio waves and hence without wire or cable connections to the headsets. |
| drahtloses mikrophon |
Portable microphone operating on its own power source. |
| drehplattform |
Motorized rotating platform. |
| druckerlaubnis; freigabe |
Word/phrase usually printed at back of title page and bearing signature and date on which publication was approved as ready for press. |
| druckvorlage |
Material to be, or in the process of being, set up for printing. Not to be confused with the everyday use of "copy" as opposed to "original". |
| DVD spieler |
Is an optical disc recorder that uses Optical disc recording technologies to digitally record analog signal or digital signals onto blank writable DVD media. |
| eckstand |
Exhibit space with aisles on two sides. |
| eE-konferenz/ event |
Conference which is held electronically via the internet |
| e-förmige anordnung |
Tables set up in the shape of an E with chairs on the outside of the closed end and on both sides of each leg. |
| egeburtsort |
Denotes place of birth (not necessarily nationality). |
| ehrenamtlicher sekretär |
Voluntary (unpaid) member of the committee responsible for recording decisions and keeping records of discussions. |
| ehrenkomitee |
Committee of individuals eminent in the related field whose names are lent to an event by way of endorsement. |
| ehrenpräsident |
Senior member of the committee of honour. |
| ehrenpräsident; ehrenvorsitzender |
Either a person chairing a meeting or presiding over an organization on an unpaid basis or one not performing such a function but accorded the title as a mark of special esteem. |
| einchecken |
Procedure for guest arrival and registration. |
| eindecken |
Placement of food on banquet tables prior to seating of guests. |
| einführungsvortrag |
Fundamental or leading speech made usually at the beginning of a meeting. |
| eingebaute anlage; ortsfeste anlage |
Fixed equipment. |
| einheitstarif |
One rate for each room in a guest room block. |
| Einholung von Angeboten |
the obtaining of quotations and proposals |
| Einkünfte |
income |
| einladende stelle |
Member of committee in charge of convening participants. |
| einladung |
Courteous written request for attendance at a function for which no charge is made. |
| einladung |
The proposal submitted by a destination or a property inviting a group to meet in their venue. |
| einnahmen |
Money received. |
| einsatzbesprechung |
A session at which precise instructions are given and participants informed thoroughly (cf briefing). |
| eintrittskarte |
Ticket to be used for admission to an event. |
| einweg-ausstellungsgegenstände |
Exhibit or display built for one use only. |
| einzahlung |
Money received on account for payment. |
| einzelberechnung |
(Liquor) drink served and charged for by the number of drinks served. |
| einzelzimmer; einbettzimmer |
Room containing one bed for one person. |
| elektroanschluss |
Temporary supply of electricity to a stand to which electrical goods can be connected. |
| elektronische schreibtafel; bildfernschreibtafel |
System for sending handwriting, and hand-drawn graphics, over a telephone line. The sender may use either a light pen or a digitizing tablet, and the appropriate image will appear on a television monitor at the remote location. |
| elektronische tafel |
A system of controlling multimedia presentations by displaying computer generated images onto a white board. The board copies all information written or taped onto it, and saves, publishes or prints out the notes. |
| elektronische Veröffentlichung / E-Publication |
electonic publishing |
| elektronische zahlungsanweisung (per edv) |
Payment by means of electronic funds transfer, e.g. using a credit card at a point-of-sale terminal. |
| empfang |
Stand-up social function with only canapés and beverages. |
| empfänger |
Apparatus that converts electric currents or waves into visible or audible signals. |
| empfangsschalter; empfang |
Area at which delegates, guests or visitors are received on arriving at a venue. |
| empfehlung |
Strongly suggested course of action; sometimes has binding force. |
| endgültiges programm |
Document containing the definitive meeting and social programme, circulated immediately prior to a meeting or distributed at the commencement of an event. |
| englisches frühstück |
Breakfast usually consisting of juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, toasts and preserves, and hot beverages. |
| enthalten |
to decline to use ones vote |
| entschliessung; resolution |
Motion put forward for adoption; once adopted, has binding force. |
| E-Poster |
electronic poster |
| erfrischungspause |
Time between sessions when refreshments are served. |
| erkennungssymbol; emblem |
Symbol identifying an organization or event. |
| erkundigungsbesuch |
Hosted trip to assess facilities, locations or services. |
| ermächtigung; verpflichtungsermächtigung |
Signed authority to proceed with an item of expenditure. |
| eröffnungsfeier; eröffnungsveranstaltung |
The formal opening of a meeting. |
| eröffnungssitzung |
Meeting(s) of a predetermined duration which begin an event and in which the principal items on the agenda are usually introduced. |
| erste hilfe |
Emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before a doctor arrives. |
| erste hilfe |
First aid provision. |
| erste-hilfe-raum |
Place where emergency care is provided. |
| erweiterte Realität |
Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology enriching the real world with digital information and media, such as 3D models and videos, overlaying in real-time the camera view of your smartphone, tablet, PC or connected glasses |
| éschalldichte wand |
Barrier that prevents sound from carrying to and from adjacent rooms. Usually a permanent wall. |
| etechnische konferenz |
Groups whose members and suppliers work in scientific, research or applied sciences. USA/Canada: Non-medical meetings of professional organizations. |
| ethnisch |
belonging to a different race from your own |
| eventberater; dmc |
Destination Management Consultant. |
| Eventualität / Notfallplan |
planning for an uncertain event |
| exekutivausschuss; vollzugsausschuss |
Group of people who carry out the strategies and policies to be implemented |
| exekutivsekretär |
Person appointed to handle organizational functions and who is given certain administrative authority and responsibilities. |
| exklusiv-veranstalter |
Contractor appointed by show or building management as the sole agent to provide services. |
| expertengruppe |
A group of expert advisors assembled especially to answer questions of immediate or current interest. |
| expertengruppe; sachverständigengruppe |
Group of specialists in a particular field. |
| extraausgaben; nebenspesen |
Expenses other than room and tax, billed to a guest’s account. |
| fachbesucher |
Visitor to an exhibition representing a specific trade or profession. |
| fachbesucher-tag |
Day of an exhibition restricted to attendance by professional or trade visitors. |
| fachmesse; fachaustellung |
Exhibition of products and services that is not open to the general public. |
| fachmesseveranstalter; fachausstellungsveranstalter |
The individual who plans a trade show, reserves the space, markets to exhibitors and promotes attendance by buyers. |
| fachtechnische besichtigung |
Tour to a workplace of interest to meeting participants. |
| fahnenabzug; korrekturabzug |
Final copy for approval before printing. |
| Fakultät |
Group of those qualified to teach |
| familienname |
Name by which all immediate family members are known. Women usually (but not always) adopt their husband’s family name upon marriage. |
| familientarif |
A discount price offered by hotels and resorts to second and successive members of families who travel together. |
| feierliche ansprache |
A formal and dignified public discourse. |
| fernbedienung |
Control of apparatus, such as audio visual equipment, from a distance. |
| ferndolmetschen |
Simultaneous interpreting using telecommunications facilities, e.g. via satellite. |
| fernkopierer; fax; fernkopiergerät |
Equipment for sending and receiving facsimiles of printed or pictorial matter by analog or digital transmission either over a telephone line or via a telecommunications network. |
| fernsprechanschluss |
Socket into which a telephone can be plugged for external communication. |
| fernsprechkonferenz |
Telephone conversation involving a number of subscribers simultaneously. |
| fertigstand |
Booth constructed with plywood or similar material (as opposed to booth formed by drapery only). |
| festbankett |
Outstanding social event of the conference, usually in the evening with entertainment or speeches during or after a formal meal. Usually formal dress requested. |
| feste reihenbestuhlung |
Permanent, non movable seats in a meeting room or amphitheatre. |
| festes menü; menü |
Full-course meal menu at a fixed price. |
| festplatten-stand; hartplatten-stand |
Stand constructed with plywood or similar material as opposed to one formed by drapery only. |
| Festzelt |
large temporary structure, eg tent, usually whose walls are not solid but canvas |
| feuerfest |
Material that is flame resistant. |
| feuerversicherung |
This insurance usually covers loss or damage attributable to fire, smoke, explosion, or forces of nature. It can also cover water damage. |
| filmvorfúhrapparat; filmprojektor |
Equipment for projecting cine film. |
| finanzausschuss |
Group of people who meet with responsibility for budgeting, cashflow, accounting and controlling finance and whose chairman is generally the treasurer of the event. |
| finanzbericht |
Document incorporating the statement of income and expenditure and the budget at a given date. |
| finanzielle trägerschaft; finanzierung |
Donated financial or material support. |
| finanzverfahren |
Outline of accounting and banking systems. |
| firmentagung |
Business-oriented meetings in which the participants represent the same company, corporate group, joint-venture or client/provider relations with an orientation towards improving or achieving business, competing in conditions far from perfect competition. |
| flip chart; flip-over-chart; schreibblocktafel |
Large pad of paper placed on an easel and used by a speaker for illustrative purposes. |
| flüchtiger schuldner |
Departing guest who fails to pay for accommodation. |
| flüsterdolmetschen |
The process of interpreting on a simultaneous basis in a low voice to the participants, usually seated next to the interpreter. |
| Foliensatz |
set of imagery et in a power point presentation, formerly a collection of slides |
| formlose sitzung; formlose zusammenkunft |
Informal session with no specific agenda. |
| formular |
Printed or typed document with blank spaces for insertion of specific required or requested information. |
| formular für hotelreservierung |
Booking form for reservation in a hotel for use by participants. |
| formular für wortmeldungen |
Application to put a question during a meeting session to a particular speaker and on a specific subject; usually to be submitted in advance of the session. |
| fortbildungskurse für hochschulabsolventen |
A complete and methodical treatment of the specialist areas to be updated for post-graduate students. The duration of such a course varies and a certificate of participation is usually awarded upon completion. |
| fortbildungsnachweise |
Requirements of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programmes designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date. |
| forum; forumgespräch |
Meeting or part of a meeting set aside for an open discussion by recognized participants on subjects of mutual interest. |
| forumsdiskussion |
A discussion within a forum (cf forum). |
| foyer; halle (hotel) |
Public area in hotel or hall for assembly or registration. |
| frachttransport (-zustellung) |
Transfer of exhibits from point of arrival to exhibit site. May also include storage. |
| Frage- und antwort system |
Is a type of interaction associated with the use of audience response systems, to create interactivity between a presenter and his/her audience. Systems for co-located audiences combine wireless hardware with presentation software, and systems for remote audiences may use telephones or web polls for audiences watching through television or the Internet. |
| fragebogen |
Cards collected from attendees, requesting information about exhibitors. |
| fragestunde; fragerunde |
Question and answer period. |
| frei verwaltete foren |
OST is an approach to meeting facilitation which enables groups from 5- 1,000 to efficiently deal with complex issues in creating self-managed task groups. No pre-planning is required for agenda preparation and only one facilitator is needed. |
| freie bestellung |
self-supporting and independent exhibit material. |
| freigeländestand |
Space/stands located outdoors. |
| freistehender stand; blockstand; inselstand |
One of a group of four or more exhibit spaces with aisles on all four sides. |
| freizeitkleidung |
Sport shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women. |
| freizeitservice |
A service concerned with the organization of free or unoccupied time. |
| freizimmer (ohne berechnung) |
Complimentary rooms which a facility provides without charge based on the number of rooms picked up and occupied by a group. |
| fremdenverkehrsamt |
Organization which exists to promote a town or country to groups or individuals as a tourist destination. |
| fremdenverkehrservice |
A service concerned with the organization of excursions which are purely pleasure (cf sightseeing tour). |
| frontprojektion; normalprojektion |
Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light-reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience. |
| fundbüro |
Stand where lost items may be recovered. |
| funkmikrophon |
Microphone used for transmitting radio waves. |
| funkübertragung; drahtlose Úbertragung |
System for message transmission by radio. |
| gabelstapler |
Vehicle with a power-operated pronged platform for lifting and carrying loads. |
| galgen; kran; giraffe |
Adjustable support for positioning microphones or lighting fixtures. |
| gang |
Passageway for people to pass between two rows of stands facing each other, between the stands and the walls of a hall or from one level to another. |
| gangbeschilderung |
Signs, usually suspended, indicating aisle numbers or letters. |
| ganzer text |
The complete version of a text |
| garantie; sicherheit |
The number of servicings to be paid for, whether or not they are actually consumed; usually required 48 hours prior to the event. |
| garantierte reservierung |
Pre-paid reservation held until agreed arrival time, or check-out time the next day, whichever occurs first. Guest is responsible for payment if reservation is not cancelled. |
| garantierte spätankunft |
Guest room that is guaranteed by credit card or advance payment if arrival is later than a specified time, usually 6.00 p.m. |
| garderobe |
Room in which outer garments may be left temporarily. |
| garderobenpersonal |
A person who is employed to take care of people’s coats, hats or luggage in the cloakroom (cf cloakroom). |
| gastgeber |
Association, corporate body, town or other party that invites an event to take place within or under its jurisdiction. |
| gastkarte; einladungskarte; ehrenkarte |
Invitation to potential guests, visitors, participants to attend an event. |
| gastland; gastgebendes land |
Country that invites an event to take place within or under its jurisdiction. |
| gastreferent |
Speaker, specifically requested to speak to the audience on a given topic. |
| gastronomieversorgung |
The provision of food and beverages. |
| gastvortrag |
Speech submitted on a specific topic at the request of a committee. |
| Gebäude projektion |
A production method that projects an image directly onto a building and can give the illusion of bringing the building to life |
| gedankenaustausch |
Group session in which all participants contribute creative ideas which are not initially judged for merit. |
| gedecke |
Actual number of meals served at a food function. |
| gefördert von; gesponsert von |
Supported by… (either financially or otherwise). |
| gegensprechanlage; interphonanlage; wechselsprechanlage |
Audio system permitting two-way communication. |
| generalsekretär |
Permanent head of the general organization. |
| generalunternehmer |
Company which provides services to exhibition management and exhibitors. |
| generalversammlung; hauptversammlung |
General and formal meeting of an association, club, organization or company attended by a specified proportion at least of its members for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, the election of internal committees and approval of balance sheets, budgets and the like. An assembly generally observes certain fixed rules of procedure. Frequency: usually held at a set time and place on a regular basis, most General Assemblies are held on an annual basis and refer as AGM. |
| geschäftsaufkommen |
Referring to the number of groups and attendees meeting in a city during a specific time frame. |
| geschäftsfuhrender ausschuss; verwaltungsausschuss |
Committee to carry out policy and strategy for the organization of an event. |
| geschäftsführender direktor |
The principal officer responsible for overall administration of an organization. |
| geschäftsführer |
Executive responsible for day-to-day operations of an organization. |
| geschäftsreise; dienstreise |
The market segment comprised of groups or individuals that work for a given company and are traveling for business reasons at the company’s expenses. |
| gesellschaftliche treffen |
Gatherings for social purposes. |
| gesellschaftliche veranstaltungen |
Programme of organized events, not directly related to the subject of the meeting. |
| gesellschaftliches abendessen |
Non-working evening function at which a meal is served. |
| geteiltes bild |
Horizontally or vertically separated video pictures shown simultaneously. |
| Gipfeltreffen |
top of, or an international meeting of senior representatives, normally associated at governmental level |
| Gleichrangige |
those persons of the same status as yourself |
| gleichzeitige sitzungen |
Sessions scheduled at the same time. |
| GPS / navigationssystem |
Global Positioning System – allows the user to navigate to a certain destination |
| grossbuchstabe |
Type larger than that used in body of page. |
| grosses bett |
Large bed usually measuring 22x 33cm (60 x 68 inches). |
| gruppe |
A number of persons associated in some joint action; a definite number of persons working together. |
| gruppen-inklusivreise |
Travel programme with special fare and specific requirements such as a minimum number of persons traveling as a group throughout the tour. |
| gruppenmoderator |
A group enabler (a person who maintains awareness of the group’s relationships, process, time and space without being a contributor to the group’s work). |
| gruppenreservierung; gruppenbuchung |
Block reservation of rooms specifically for a group. |
| gutschein |
A negotiable ticket or voucher; a pass or ticket. |
| gutschein; reisebürogutschein; vouche |
Ticket which travellers exchange for prepaid services such as accommodation, meals and tours. |
| haben |
An item entered on creditor side of an account (oppos. of "debit"). To add one sum to another. |
| hacken |
by way of breaking into someone else’s computer programme |
| halbinselförmiger stand |
One of two or more exhibit spaces back to back with an aisle on three sides. |
| halbkreisförmige stuhlanordnung |
Same as auditorium or theatre style except chairs are in a semicircle. |
| halbmondförmige tischanordnung |
Two quarter-round tables joined to make a half circle. Seating locations for honoured guests and/or meeting presenters. |
| halbpension; hp |
Rate inclusive of breakfast and any other meal, usually dinner, in addition to room. |
| hallenmeister |
Individual representing show management responsible for managing the exhibition area on-site (enforcing rules, responding to requests, etc.). |
| handel |
Relating to groups whose members work in common fields. |
| Handmikrofon |
A microphone that is held by the individual – can be wireless or wired |
| happenings |
All non-intellectual oriented meetings. |
| hauptquartierhotel |
Where several hotels are used for one event, the hotel where the main administrative and hospitality functions are located. |
| hauptrede; hauptpräsentation |
Top level presentation. |
| hauptredner |
Speaker who sets forth the theme of the meeting. |
| hauptveranstaltung |
A meeting open to all those in attendance at a convention. |
| HD Bildschirm |
Is a type of flat panel display with a high definition picture |
| HD projektor |
Is a type of video projector for displaying video, images or computer data on a screen or other flat surface with High definition picture |
| Headset mikrofon |
Wireless microphone, to allow the speaker free movement around the stage during his/her presentation |
| heimatland; herkunftsland |
Denotes country of parental nationality. |
| herabstufung |
To move to a lesser accommodation or class of service – to change to an inferior standard. |
| herkunft der teilnehmer |
The residence of the participant (town, region, country). If residence and nationality do not coincide, they may be registered separately. |
| hilfsdienste |
The services which accompany a meeting (stewards, technicians, interpreters, etc). |
| hinter der bühne |
Area at sides or rear of stage not seen by the audience. |
| hinweise für die verfasser |
Instructions regarding the required format to be used for the version of the paper to be published. |
| hinweise für posteraussteller |
Guidelines for those presenting a poster. |
| hochempfindliches mikrophon |
Microphone designed for use at a substantial distance from the mouth of the person speaking. |
| hochsaison |
Busy times of year during which hotels normally charge higher rates. |
| höhere-gewalt-klausel |
Contract clause which limits liability should a performance be prevented due to disruptive circumstances beyond control. Usually inclement weather does not apply. |
| honorar |
Payment made in token of personal involvement in an event. |
| hotelklassifikation |
The classification of a hotel in terms of its amenities, facilities, level of service and cost. Qualifications and terms may vary by country. |
| hotelunterkunft |
Bedroom(s) at a hotel and rooming arrangements; usually specifying the hotel classification in terms of its amenities, facilities, level of service and cost. |
| hufeisenförmige anordnung |
Horse-shoe shaped table. |
| Hybridveranstaltung |
An event with both live and virtual attendees |
| imbiss; erfrischungen |
Food or beverages, whether or not for sale, for informal consumption. |
| info-brett; monitor für tagesablauf |
Board or video screen listing the days events. |
| informationsblatt; mitteilungsblatt |
Update information sheet, generally used for promotional purposes. |
| informationssitzung; vorbesprechung; einführungsveranstaltung; briefing |
Meeting of a group of people with a particular knowledge or responsibility on an area of activity to advise them of the details of their involvement. |
| informationsstand |
Stand at which an official gives information. |
| informationstafel; blende; standblende |
Board giving exhibitor’s name in an exhibition or indicating the purposes of service desks in a conference reception area. |
| informelles treffen |
Informal gathering, not necessarily social. |
| institut |
A professional organization/establishment formed to promote education, literature, art, or the like. |
| integrierte sitzung |
A meeting which forms part of a larger event (cf meeting). |
| integriertes seminar |
A seminar which forms part of a larger event (cf seminar). |
| integriertes symposium |
A symposium which forms part of a larger event (cf symposium). |
| interaktive tagung; wahlsitzung |
Session where participants take an active part in the work. |
| interaktives system |
A system which enables the audience to respond to prepared questions by means of a multifunction keypad. Responses are fed to a computer which tabulates them and displays the results graphically on a projection screen. |
| Interessengruppe |
those persons or organisations who have an interest in a given project or investment |
| internationale treffen; kontinentale treffen; regionale treffen auf einem kontinent |
1. International/intercontinental: a meeting of an organization with multi-national membership that is available to meet on more than one continent. 2. International/Continental: a meeting of an organization with multi-national membership that is available to meet on only one continent. |
| internet-anschluss |
A connection to Internet through a local access provider. It can be an analogue, a digital or an Ethernet network access. |
| inventar |
Total amount of furniture and equipment available for show. |
| IT – informationstechnologie |
Information Technology is the area of managing technology and encompasses wide variety of areas that include computer software, information systems, computer hardware and programming languages |
| Kabarett Bestuhlung |
seated at round tables, either fully occupied; or half occupied facing stage/screen |
| kaffeepause |
Short interval between sessions during the morning or afternoon at which coffee is served. |
| kamerafertige kopie |
Materials ready for photographic reproduction. |
| kanal |
A special line reserved to a specific usage (language, speech on walkie talkies, etc). |
| kapazität; fassungsvermögen |
Maximum number of people allowed in any given area, or maximum number of people that a setup can accommodate in a function room. |
| Kapitel / Abteilung |
divisions of a book or a membership association |
| kassette |
Plastic box containing a video- or sound recording tape. |
| kehlkopfmikrophon; umhängemikrophon; lavaliermikrophon |
Portable microphone that hooks around the neck. |
| klappstand |
Three or four-legged stand with a rack used to hold a blackboard, corkboard, magnetic board, sign, chart, etc. |
| klebebindung |
Binding process by which pages are glued together. |
| kleinbuchstabe |
Small letter, as distinguished from a capital letter. |
| kleingruppenarbeit |
Small group sessions within a meeting organized to discuss specific subjects. |
| kleinstmikrophon; zwergmikrophon |
Small microphone. |
| klimaanlage |
System that controls the temperature and humidity of the air in a room. |
| knopflochmikrophon |
Microphone designed for positioning on the clothing of the user. |
| kolloquium |
Informal meeting for the purpose of discussion; usually of an academic or research nature and aimed at ascertaining areas of mutual interest through exchanges of ideas. Frequency: as and when appropriate, but with little regularity. |
| komitee; ausschuss |
A group of people appointed for a specific purpose. |
| kommunikationszentrale |
Area in meeting venue for telephone, fax, telex or teleconferencing facilities. |
| komplettstand; eingerichteter stand |
Stand equipped with all services and facilities such as electrics, fascia, carpet, lighting, etc. |
| konferenz |
Participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem solving and consultation. As compared with a congress, a conference is normally smaller in scale and more select in character – features which tend to facilitate the exchange of information. The term "conference" carries no special connotation as to frequency. Though not inherently limited in time, conferences are usually of limited duration with specific objectives. |
| konferenz mit parallelveranstaltungen |
Conference with parallel programme session when participants have the choice to follow one or the other road or to jump from one track to the other during the duration of the meeting. |
| konferenzbericht |
Official summary of meeting events. |
| konferenzdolmetscher |
Person who interprets into another language oral presentation(s) made during a meeting. |
| konferenzgebäude; tagungsstätte |
Area, property or specific facility to be used for meeting. |
| konferenzhandbuch |
Normally pocket size, a small book containing useful information and instructions relating to an event and the locality in which it is to be held. |
| konferenzleiter; konferenzkoordinator |
Title generally conferred upon the chief administrator of the entire event. |
| konferenzmappe; mappe mit konferenzunterlagen |
Generally a comprehensive collection of meeting documentation within its container. |
| konferenzprogramm |
Printed timetable of events at a meeting, including working sessions with locations and the names of speakers, and social events. |
| konferenzsekretariat |
The office responsible for the administrative, clerical and secretarial affairs surrounding planning, and management of a conference (cf conference). |
| konferenzterminologe |
Person who conducts terminology work specifically in the context of meeting organization. |
| konferenztisch mit rundum-bestuhlung |
Table set up in rectangle or oval shape with chairs on both sides and at both ends. |
| konferenzübersetzer |
Person who translates meeting documents into other languages. |
| kongress |
Regular corning together on a representational basis of several hundreds – or even thousands – of individuals belonging to a single professional, cultural, religious or other group. A congress is often convened to discuss a particular subject. Contributions to the presentation and discussion of the subject matter come only from members of the organizing body. Frequency: usually established in advance and can be either multiannual or annual. Most international or world congresses are of the former type while national congresses are more frequently held annually. A congress will often last several days and have several simultaneous sessions. |
| kongressaushilfsdienst |
Those persons who work in the congress’ auxiliary services and have been identified by the organizer and the contracted firm (if any) whose names are clearly stated in a previously prepared register. |
| kongressbüro |
A non profit umbrella organization that represents a city or geographic area in the solicitation and servicing of all types of travelers to that city or area… whether they visit for business, pleasure or both. |
| kongressdauer |
The number of days from the opening session to the closing session. Additional days for optional excursions are not included. |
| kongressfachmann |
Company or individual professionally engaged in organizing meetings. |
| kongressgebäude |
The building and environment area where the meeting takes place. |
| kongressgeschäft |
– |
| kongressgeschäft-terminologie; tagungs- und messewesen-terminologie |
– |
| kongresshausausstattung |
Those facilities within the perimeter of the organization where the meeting takes place; it includes the installations and services both in the auditorium and outside. |
| kongressort |
The destination where the meeting takes place. |
| kongressort; tagungsort |
Meeting site. Premises where the meeting will be held. |
| kongressreise |
A travel which involves all participants come to a multilateral gathering organized around a previously established advertised theme. |
| kongresstermin |
The time of the year when the meeting takes place. |
| kongressthema |
The theme is arranged according to the main field of specialised knowledge that is dealt with during the sessions. The fundamental theme is proposed by the organizer with reference to the title of the meeting. |
| kongresszentrum; tagungszentrum |
Premises built specifically for holding meetings and exhibitions. |
| konsekutivdolmetschen |
Oral translation of a speaker’s words into another language, either in full or in summary and conducted when the speaker has finished what he was going to say or pauses for interpreting. |
| konsekutivdolmetscher |
Person who translates a speaker’s words into his mother tongue (and possibly vice-versa), either in full or in summary, when the speaker has finished what he was going to say or pauses to allow interpreting. |
| kontinental-frühstück |
Light breakfast usually consisting of juice, roll or pastry and a hot beverage. |
| kontingent |
Number of rooms reserved for one group. |
| kontrollausschuss; aufsichtsgremium |
A committee of inspection, control. |
| kontrollempfänger; monitor |
Television set with direct audio and video input used for checking on the operation of a transmitter. |
| Kontrollmonitor |
A screen placed on the lectern or top table at a meeting which displays the presentation as it appears on the screen allowing the speaker to face the audience without turning around to see their slides |
| konvertibilität |
A currency is usually described as convertible if the holder can exchange it freely for another currency. |
| koordinierungsausschuss |
Committee in charge of co-ordinating the organization of the event. |
| kopf; schwenk- und neígekopf |
Pan-tilt device on which a camera is mounted. |
| kopfhörer mit mikro |
Headphone with a built-in microphone. |
| Kopfhörer/ empfänger |
A device that allows the audience to listen to the speaker in simultaneous interpreted languages |
| kopfstand |
Stand at the head of a row. |
| kopie |
Film or tape which has been printed from the original copy. |
| korkengeld |
The charge placed on wine, beer and liquor brought into a facility but purchased elsewhere. The charge sometimes includes glassware, ice and mixers. |
| kosten pro quadratmeter |
Basic charge for a square metre of exhibition space. |
| kostenberechnung |
Process of obtaining the true price of an item of expenditure. |
| kostenkontrolle |
Process of maintaining levels of expenditure within the budget. |
| kostenlos; gratis; gebührenfrei |
Offered at no cost. |
| kostenvoranschlag |
Preliminary calculation of the cost of work to be undertaken. |
| kristall-leinwand; perlwand; kristall-perlwand |
Type of screen surface used for front projection. |
| Kriterien |
a principal or standard by which something is judged |
| Kulisse |
background staging |
| Kultur |
the development of individual national heritage eg music, science, art etc |
| kultureller service |
A service concerned with organizing activities which are mainly related to the artistic and intellectual side of civilization. |
| kundenschreiben; mailing |
The action of sending by mail; specifically a number of items posted at one time, especially as a part of a publicity campain, a survey, etc. |
| kündigungsklausel |
Provision in a contract stating the terms on which the contract may be cancelled. |
| kurzbericht |
Short account of a speech, debate or discussion. |
| kurzfassung |
Written summary of a speech or paper, generally between 33and 500 words, often submitted in advance in support of an application to present an oral or poster contribution. |
| Kutsche / Wagen |
means of transport |
| lageplan |
Scale plan of the floor area of an exhibition. |
| lager-/abstellbereich |
Equipment storage area at show site, usually draped off area in exhibition hall/unsold space. |
| laserzeiger |
A compact instrument consisting of a visible light laser, used for pointing out features on a projected visual display. |
| lastenheft; leistungsverzeichnis |
Complete description of requirements. |
| laufschrift |
Screen intended to provide information and to notify participants who are called away for urgent reasons during the session, without disturbing the meeting. |
| laufschrift |
Text moving horizontally across the bottom of a video screen. |
| layout |
Artist’s or designer’s indication of how a printed piece should look. |
| LCD bildschirm |
Is a type of flat panel display |
| LCD projektor |
Is a type of video projector for displaying video, images or computer data on a screen or other flat surface. |
| leasing-geber |
Person or organization which offers a lease. |
| leasing-nehmer |
One to whom a lease is granted; holder of a lease. |
| leinwand; projektionswand |
Surface onto which images are projected by a film or slide projector. |
| leistungsvolumen; móglichkeiten (leistungsumfang) |
Items provided by or available from the organizer to enable the customer, delegate or committee to get maximum benefits from an event, such as the provision of secretarial services, cleaning, power, transportation, catering, etc. |
| leiter der finanzabteilung |
Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization. |
| leitsystem |
All informational and directional signs required for an event. |
| lesegerät |
Electronic device which displays script to the speaker, usually on a screen not visible to the audience. |
| leuchtenreihe |
Lights attached along a track mounted on a ceiling or wall permitting flexible spotlighting and other effects. |
| lichtzeiger |
Electric rod which casts an illuminated spot on the wall, blackboard, screen, etc. to draw attention to a particular feature. |
| Lieferung / Warensendung |
shipment of goods |
| lippenmikrophon |
Microphone designed for use in contact with the lips of the speaker. |
| Logistik |
the art of moving people and/or resources from one place to another |
| lokale veranstaltung |
An event, such as a graduation ceremony, local festival, etc., that draws its audience primarily from local market. |
| lokaler reisedienst |
Company that provides transportation in a locale, i.e.motorcoaches, rental cars, railroads, etc. |
| luftung |
Process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space. |
| mandatsprüfungsausschuss; vollmachten-prüfungsausschuss |
Committee formed to verify that individuals have the necessary qualifications to attend a meeting or become a member of an association. |
| manuskript |
Prepared version of a speech. |
| marktsegmente |
Categorization of organization or businesses by professional discipline or primary areas of interest for the purposes of sales analysis or assignment. |
| mehrbettzimmer |
Room with two double-size beds suitable for two or four persons. |
| mehrfach (kanal) technik |
With two or more communication bands (receivers). |
| Mehrheit |
the greater number of |
| mehrkanal; multiplex |
With two or more communication bands (e.g. receiver). |
| mehrwertsteuer; mwst |
Government tax levied on goods and services. |
| messe |
Exhibition of products or services in a specific area of activity held with the objective of promoting business. |
| Messe |
Large trade exhibition |
| messegelände; ausstellungszentrum |
Venue at which exhibitions are held. |
| mietgebühr |
The price paid by the organizer to the owner of the meeting facilities. |
| mietkosten; mietpreis |
Total cost of hiring an exhibition space, whether or not it includes ancillary services (security, connection to water, electricity supply, etc.). |
| mietstand |
Complete booth package offered to exhibitors on a rental basis. |
| mietvertrag |
Contract stating terms and conditions for rental of exhibition venue or for individual stand/booth within a venue. |
| mikrophon mit stativ; galgenmikrophon |
Microphone mounted on an extension. Often used in Q&A sessions. |
| mikrophon; mikrofon; mikro |
Instrument which converts sound into electrical signals. |
| mindestübergangszeit |
Prescribed minimum time to leave one flight and board another. Set by airlines to allow time to transfer baggage. |
| Ministerium |
the body of ministers of a government |
| mitaussteller |
Distributor or agent of main exhibitor sharing the same stand or booth. |
| mittagessen |
Midday meal; sometimes with speeches or presentations during meetings of professional associations. |
| mittelbeschaffung |
Process of obtaining money and funds from additional sources other than registration fees. |
| mitvorsitzender; kopräsídent; stellvertretender vorsitzender |
One of two or more persons appointed as chairman/president on an equal footing. |
| mobile dolmetscheranlage |
System which can be transported and set up in any venue without the need for built-in booths or electric circuits. |
| modem; modulator/demodulator |
Electronic device that modulates and demodulates signals transmitted over data communications facilities. Most commonly seen as an interface between computers and telephone networks. |
| modenschau |
Choreographed display of garments by models. |
| moderator |
Person who presides over panel discussions and forums. |
| montage; umbruch |
Definitive placement of text and illustrations on the page in accordance with the predetermined layout. |
| monteur; techniker |
Skilled person used in handling assembly of heavy materials always working at union wages. |
| multimedía |
Use of two or more audiovisual media in one presentation. |
| multinationale veranstaltung |
International meeting with a minimum of 100 participants from at least four countries. |
| multivision; mehrfachprojektion |
Projection of different images on different screens at the same time. |
| múndlicher vortrag |
Contribution made verbally. |
| nach flaschen |
(Liquor) drink served and charged for by the full bottle. Organizer owns any bottle on which the seal has been broken. |
| nach- oder vorsaison |
Time of year at which hotel occupancy is lowest and bargain rates are usually offered. |
| Nachhaltigkeit |
the ability to keep going continuously or to leave a lasting legacy that will continue |
| nachkonferenzgeschehen |
Any event which is arranged for the period immediately following the conference proper. |
| nachsichtwechsel |
A draft which matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of draft. |
| nachtrichtenzentrale – post und nachrichten |
A place where mail and messages are received, kept or transmitted. |
| nahbesprechungsmikrophon; handmikrophon |
Microphone designed particularly for use close to the mouth of the speaker. |
| namensschild |
Identifying card worn by attendees to a meeting. |
| namensschild |
A name card which identifies you. |
| nationale fluggesellschaft, die internationale routen fliegt |
Airline designated by a country to serve international routes (Convention Liaison Council). |
| nationaler kongress |
Meeting participation available to organizations or individuals from one nation, meeting in that nation. |
| nationales treffen; regionales treffen; lokales treffen |
1. Domestic/national: a meeting of an organization with membership from a single nation available to meet in only that nation. 2. Domestic/Regional: a meeting of an organization with membership from a single nation available to meet in only a given region of that nation. 3. Domestic/sub-regional: a meeting of an organization with membership from a single nation available to meet in only a given sub-region of that nation. |
| natto-ausstellungsfläche |
Actual amount of salable space available for or used by exhibit booths/stands. |
| nebeneinanderliegende zimmer |
Rooms with common walls which do not have connecting doors. |
| nebensaison |
That time of year when travel and hotel rates are at their lowest. |
| nebenveranstaltung |
Conference Terminology |
| negativ |
Reversed form of original art or type. |
| neonbeleuchtung |
Neon lamps, with diffused light tubes as opposed to incandescent lights. |
| nettopreis |
Actual cost of a travel programme excluding mark-ups or commissions. |
| Netzwerk |
Splitting a computer network into subnetworks ie: Organisers, Speakers, Delegates, etc either to boost performance or to improve security. |
| neuanmeldung |
Registration received at the meeting and generally incurring payment of a penalty fee. |
| nicht eingerichteter stand |
Stand with no services or facilities, meaning that these all have to be hired at an additional cost. |
| nichterscheinen eines gastes |
Person who has booked a room or a place at a meeting but does not arrive to take up the room or place. |
| nicht-themengebundene vorträge |
Reports on particular topics which, while closely related to the subject of a meeting, do not strictly refer to the matters under discussion. They are usually dealt with at a sitting or a session of their own. |
| nicht-themengebundener vortrag |
Written transcript given as a result of acceptance of the submitted abstract on a subject chosen by the author. |
| nominierung der kandidaten |
Submission of a name (person, organization or company), for election or appointment to a specific role or function. |
| normaler zimmerpreis |
Facility’s standard, pre-established guest room rates. |
| notausgang |
Door, clear of obstructions, designed for egress in the event of fire or panic. |
| öffentlichkeitsarbeit |
Presentation of an event via the medía or other outlets, emphasizing its benefits and desirability. |
| offizielle empfangsbestätigung |
Official acknowledgement of money received. |
| offizielle luftfahrtgesellschaft |
Officially designated airline that handles meeting transportation at preferential prices. |
| offizielle sprache |
Language officially to be used for a meeting, e.g. for the publication of proceedings. |
| offizieller empfang |
Reception for conference participants hosted by local or governmental authorities or other officials. |
| offizielles abendessen |
Evening meal forming part of the official programme. |
| öffnung spätabends |
Evening on which the exhibition will remain open later than usual. |
| öffnungszeiten |
Hours during which an exhibition is open to the public or trade visitors. |
| offset; offsetvertahren |
Printing process. |
| ohrhörer; kopfhörer |
Device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear. |
| open-space-veranstaltung |
A meeting organized through Open Space Technology. |
| option(en); angebot mit vorbehalt |
1. Space which is reserved but not yet contracted for. The right of refusal to confirm a tentative space reservation if there is demand from another group. Same as: Tentative Hold. |
| originalsprache |
Initial language in which a document is drafted or a speech delivered. |
| örtliches komitee |
Board for a geographical area of a society or federation, often synonymous for host committee. |
| örtliches organisationskomitee; örtlicher organisationsausschuss |
Group of people from the host country, city or region of an event. |
| örtliches organizationskomitee |
A group of people, geographically local to the venue, who carry out the strategics and policies established for the organization of an event. |
| ortsbesichtigung |
Inspection to assess facilities or location. |
| overhead-projektor; schreibprojektor |
Equipment which projects an image onto a screen by passing light through a transparency. |
| Palast |
building in which royalty, or people of great importance, live; or historic building open to the public |
| palette |
Wooden platform used to carry goods. |
| parabol-leinwand |
Type of front projection screen surface which is rigid and allows only narrow-angle viewing. |
| parallelsitzung |
Session which has some correspondence, similarity, or analogy of subject and aim and is simultaneous with another session. |
| parallelsitzung; parallelveranstaltung |
A session which is similar to another session involving the exchange of information (cf parallel session). |
| parkplatzeinweiser |
A person who is employed to assist people in parking their motor vehicle in a designated area. |
| passive sprache |
Language into which interpretation is provided. |
| pauschalkosten; pauschalpreis |
Fixed payment with no extra costs to be added. |
| pauschalpreis; inklusivpreis |
Rate covering all elements in the cost of a room, including gratuities and taxes. |
| pauschalreise |
Tour sold at a price covering all costs (transport, accommodation and related services) for the full duration of the trip. |
| Personalwesen |
personnel |
| photokopiergerät |
Machine for photocopying documents. |
| Ping technologie |
Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network and to measure the round-trip time for connectivity |
| pivot-dolmetscher |
Only interpreter in the team assigned to a meeting who is able to translate out of a lesser used language and functions as a "relay" for the rest of the team in relation to that language. |
| plakat; poster |
Visual presentation of a paper often displayed on a board and supported (for a limited time) by an author in attendance to discuss the work. |
| Plasmabildschirm |
Type of display screen |
| plattenservice; französischer service |
Each food item is served by waiter from platter to individual. |
| platzbedarf |
Amount of stand/booth space required by individual exhibitors. |
| platzmiete |
Cost per square metre/foot for exhibition space. |
| podium; podest |
A permanent or portable raised platform used for seats of honor or speakers lecterns. |
| podiumsdiskussion; podiumsgespräch |
Discussion with a moderator and two or more participants on a certain subject. |
| portables mikrorechner |
Computer capable of being carried about readily from place to place and used away from the owner’s home base. In order of increasing size the main subcategories are: handheld/pocket, notebook, laptop. |
| positiv |
Exact image of copy as distinguished from reverse image or negative. |
| post adresse; anschrift |
Address to which correspondence is sent. |
| postamt; poststelle |
Agency handling the transmission of mail. |
| posterausstellung |
Area with display of posters. |
| poster-session; posterbesprechung |
Display of material, usually scientific, accompanied by authors or researchers. |
| posterwand |
Display area provided, particularly at scientific meetings, for presentation of work to participants. |
| praktische hinweise |
Document or letter sent to all registered delegates confirming that they are fully registered for the event giving details of where and when they register their attendance, confirmation of residential accommodation, bookings for special events, etc. |
| praktische kurse |
Workshop-type educational experience where students learn by doing. |
| praktische vorführung |
Special sitting for the demonstration of particular practical methods. |
| präsentator |
Person explaining a given topic in an informational session either verbally or in visual form (e.g. poster). |
| präsident; vorsitzende(r) |
Person who presides over an organization or meeting. Chairman can also be used to describe the person presiding over a committee or meeting session. |
| präsidiumsmitglieder |
Appointed personnel with specific tasks. |
| preprint; vorabdruck |
Printed volume of meeting papers available prior to or at an event. |
| presseagentur |
Agency that collects and distributes information to the news media. |
| pressebüro |
Department within an organization responsible for distributing information on the organization’s activities to the press. |
| pressekommuniqué; pressemitteilung |
Prepared statement released to the news medía. |
| pressekonferenz |
Meeting held to communicate information to media representatives. |
| pressemappe; presse-dossier |
62press release; press communiqué |
| pressereferent; presseattaché |
Title given to the person handling all press and media-related activities excluding advertising. |
| pressezentrum |
Space reserved for media representatives. |
| prioritäten-system; rang-system |
System used to determine priorities in the assignment of booth space. |
| pro person |
A fixed price covering all consumption within a given time frame; sometimes includes snacks or hors d’oeuvres. |
| pro stück |
Food purchased by the piece, usually for a reception. Prices may be quoted individually, by the dozen, or for 50 or 100 pieces. |
| probelauf; probe |
Practice run held in advance of an event. |
| proberaum für audio- und videovorführungen |
Room where speakers can check their slides, overhead sheets and video tapes. |
| produktenschau |
Display of products. |
| professioneller konferenzveranstalter |
Professional Conference Organizer |
| programm |
Schedule of events, giving details of times and places. |
| programm für begleitpersonen; damenprogramm |
Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of meeting participants. |
| programmentwurf; vorläufiges programm |
Document sent out in advance of the meeting containing details of the provisional programme of the event, together with information about registration and a registration form. For a scientific meeting the call for papers will often be sent out with this document. |
| programmübersicht |
Shortened version of the meeting programme giving basic information in a way which is easy to refer to and convenient to carry. |
| projektionsgerät; projektor |
Optical instrument for projecting an image onto a screen. |
| projektor mit rundmagazin |
Slide projector fed from a circular drum and consequently not requiring constant manual replacement of slides. Often remote-controlled. |
| promotion; förderun |
Publicizing and supporting an event. |
| promotor |
Person |
| prospekt; flugblatt |
Single-sheet printed announcement or advertisement. |
| protokoll |
Customs and procedures dealing with formalities, precedence and etiquette. |
| protokoll; sitzungsbericht; sitzungsprotokoll |
Formal written record of a meeting. |
| publikationen; veröffentlichungen |
Printed items, such as books, magazines, newspapers and meeting documentation. |
| publikumsmesse; verbraucherausstellung |
Exhibition open to the public, usually subject to payment of an entrance fee. |
| querheftung |
Binding process by which folded sections of book or magazine are laced on top of one another and stiched together from top to bottom. |
| rahmenbeschluss |
Preliminary decision setting out a framework within which detailed provisions may be established by means of later individual decisions. |
| Rang / Reihe |
level of seating, eg in a cinema or theatre |
| rangordnung |
A system which ranks dignitaries according to international protocol for purposes of seating, honours or ceremonies. |
| raumausstattung |
Layout of tables, chairs, other furniture, and equipment for functions. |
| raumausstattungsplan |
Floor plan with specific requirements (dais, tables, chairs, etc.) drawn to scale. |
| raumbeleuchtung |
The surrounding light, such as that reaching a television screen from light sources in a room. When the environment is a room, the term can be taken as equivalent to "room light". |
| raumbeleuchtung |
Lighting of room separate from stage lighting. |
| raumhöhe |
Height of the ceiling of the exhibition hall. |
| rechnergesteuerte dískussionsanlage |
Sound balance control assisted by computer. |
| rechnerunterstützte publikationserstellung |
Production of high-quality documents including text, graphics and pictures using computer equipment. This may be accomplished through the use of application software on general-purpose systems or by means of a dedicated system. In an office environment, the process is termed desktop publishing. |
| rechnung |
A demand for money detailing goods, with prices, sold or consigned to a purchaser. |
| rechnungsrevisor; rechnungsprüfer |
Person or auditing body authorized to examine statements of account for accuracy. |
| rede; ansprache |
Usually formal discourse delivered before an audience. |
| redner; vortragender |
Someone who delivers a speech or talks at a meeting. The term "lecturer" is restricted to academic contexts. |
| rednerpult |
Reading stand with slanted top. Can be a tabletop lectern or one which stands on the floor. |
| rednerpultmikrophon |
Microphone attached to a lectern. |
| rednerraum |
Lounge for speakers to relax and to prepare their presentations. |
| rednertribúne |
Raised platform on which a speaker stands or sits. |
| referent |
One who presents a paper, either verbally or in a visual form (e.g. poster). |
| regale; gestelle |
Thin wooden, or metal, boards fixed horizontally on a wall for displaying objects and sales materials. |
| regierungskonferenz |
Technical or political meetings between governments with the aim of discussing national or international topics. |
| regierungstreffen |
Groups whose constituencies are made up of civil servants, elected officials and service providers to Government entities. |
| Registrierungsliste |
list of people, registrations, or items |
| regler; dimmer |
Control that adjusts variations in the light level in a room. |
| reihenstand |
Stand within a row of similar stands, i. e. with only the front opening onto an aísle and with other stands on either side. |
| reihenstand |
Exhibition space with booths at back on each side. |
| reisebegleiter; reiseleiter; fremdenführer |
Person accompanying a tour and giving detailed knowledge of places of interest. |
| reisebüro |
Person or firm qualified to arrange for hotel rooms, transportation, cruises, tours, and other travel elements. |
| reiseleiter |
European term for a travel professional who supervises arrival details and escorts tours. |
| reiseplan |
Detailed programme of a visit or tour. |
| reise-unfall-versicherung |
Insurance against accidents that occur in the course of travel to or from a meeting. |
| relais-dolmetschen |
Oral translation whereby an interpreter does not translate directly, but interprets the translation of a colleague, usually because he is not qualified to work directly from the original language. |
| restaurant-chef; oberkellner |
Floor manager or head waiter at a restaurant or catered function. |
| retour-dolmetschen |
Interpreting both ways: from and into the foreign language. |
| revision; buchprüfung |
An examination, by qualified persons, of accounts of a business. |
| Rezeptionist / Portier |
a front of house welcoming representative |
| richtmikrophon |
Microphone which picks up sound primarily from the direction in which it is pointed. |
| richtpunktmikrophon |
Unidirectional type of microphone that accepts only narrow-angle sound. |
| Risiko |
hazard or exposure to potential danger |
| road show |
theatrical performance, or small exhibition, or promotional activity on tour |
| Roll-up |
turn over and over on itself into a cylindrical shape, eg banner |
| rúckerstattungsbedingungen |
Policies which determine allowable reasons and time lines under which fee for a meeting or show will be refunded in whole or in part. |
| rückkoppelung |
Regeneration of sound from audio speakers back through a microphone causing a dissonant sound. |
| rúcknahmetermin |
Designated day when the facility will release a block of rooms to the general public. |
| rückprojektion; hinterleinwand-projektion; durchprojektion |
Image projected on the back surface of a screen placed between the viewer and the projecter. |
| rücksprechanlage; gegensprechanlage |
Speaker system that connects the control room with the studio. |
| rückstichheftung; sattelheftung |
Binding process using wire staples. |
| rückzahlung |
Money repaid. |
| rundfahrt; stadtrundfahrt |
Outing to landmarks. Note that a "city tour" will necessarily be confined to a given city, whereas a "sightseeing tour" may range more widely. |
| rundmagazin |
Circular holder used for projecting 35mm slides. |
| rundtischgespräch; gespräch am runden tisch |
Group of experts meeting on an equal basis to review and discuss specialized, professional matters, either in closed session or, more frequently, before an audience and with a public discussion with a view to arousing awareness of the issues being debated, or to prompting political, institutional, social or other action. |
| sammelband der kurzfassungen |
Printed volume containing summaries of accepted papers. |
| satellitenseminar |
A small or secondary meeting of specialists who have a specific commun interest (cf seminar.) |
| satellitensymposium |
A small or secondary meeting of a number of experts in a particular field (see "symposium’). |
| satellitentagung |
Meeting on a similar or related subject taking place either concurrently or, shortly before or after main event. |
| Scanner |
Is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes, it consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor translating optical impulses into electrical ones |
| schadloshaltungsklausel |
Clause in contract ensuring that a group or company will not be responsible in the event of a claim. |
| scharfeinstellung; fokussierung |
Process of adjusting a camera, telescope or the like so as to ensure that the image it provides is sharp. |
| schatzmeister |
Person appointed to control the finances of an event or organization; normally chairman of a finance committee or its equivalent. |
| schauvitrine; schaukasten |
Glass-enclosed case for articles on display. |
| schenkung |
Sum of money or items of value received as gifts. |
| schirmherr |
Eminent person who, for endorsement purposes, heads an event, an organization or a list of supporters. |
| schirmherrschaft |
In the context of meetings and the like, ‘patronage" primarily means endorsement by eminent individuals (e.g. Royalty or ambassadors) or bodies. |
| schlagzeile |
A phrase at the top of the newspaper, magazine article, indicating the subject of the article. |
| schleife; geschlossener stromkreis |
Closed electric circuit. |
| Schlichtung |
a form of reconciliation between disagreeing parties |
| schlussabrechnung |
Statement of income and expenditure following the end of an event. |
| Schlüsselbänder / Lanyards |
ribbon or string around the neck holding a badge or identification |
| schlussfeier |
Formal closing of a meeting. |
| schlussrede |
Speech given to close a meeting. This may often include the result(s) of the meeting (recommendations). |
| schlusssitzung |
Last session of a meeting in which the subjects which have been discussed are summarized and conclusions may be announced. |
| Schulden |
money or goods owing |
| schulklassenanordnung |
Tables lined up in a row, one behind the other on each side of centre aisle with chairs facing head table. |
| schulklassenanordnung (tische in längsrichtung) |
Variant of schoolroom setup in which tables are perpendicular to the head table, and chairs are placed on both sides of the tables. |
| schwerhörigenschleife |
Closed electric circuit within a building or auditorium which relays sound to a hearing aid. |
| sekretariat |
Staff providing secretarial services in connection with the organization of a meeting or the like. |
| selbstbedienung |
Waiter offers food platter to guests who help themselves. |
| seminar |
Meeting or series of meetings of specialists who have different skills but have a specific common interest and have come together for training or learning purposes. The work schedule of a seminar is aimed at enriching the skills of the participants. |
| sendeeinheit |
Apparatus for transmitting radio waves through space. |
| separatdruck; sonderdruck; off-print |
Separately issued reprint of a part of a publication or document. |
| setzstufen |
Platform dimensions of width, length and height vary by facility used to create a stage. |
| shuttle; pendelverkehr |
Conveyance which travels back and forth over a particular route, especially a short route or one connecting two other transport systems. |
| sicherheitsdienst |
A member of the security service who is employed to protect building, people, etc. |
| signalsystem |
A system for communications between the speaker and the projectionist or between the chairman and the speaker. |
| simultandolmetschen |
Process of translating one language into another while the speaker is speaking, generally using some form of voice transmission installation. |
| sitzordnung; bestuhlungsplan |
Plan or other document showing where individuals should be seated for an event. Particularly applies to a banquet or on a platform at a meeting. |
| sitzreihenabstand |
Distance between rows of seats on an aircraft. |
| sitzreihenanordnung |
Conference seating where chairs are arranged in rows facing head table, stage or speaker. |
| sitzung; zusammenkunft; besprechung |
General term indicating the coming together of a number of people in one place, to confer or carry out a particular activity. Frequency: can be on an ad hoc basis or according to a set pattern, as for instance annual general meetings, committee meetings, etc. |
| SMS frage- und antwort system |
A system setup for attendees to send texts to an advertised number and the texts can be live displayed on the projection screen as live feedback to the proceedings or voting etc |
| sockel; steckdose |
Mechanical electrical connector. |
| soll |
An item entered on debtor side of an account (oppos. of "credit"). To take one sum away from another. |
| sonderpreis; sondertarif |
Amount charged for the occupancy of a room, usually at a reduced rate and negotiated as a group rate by the meeting organizers. |
| spätanmeldung |
Booking received after the stated deadline, usually incurring payment of a penalty fee. |
| spedition |
Transfer of exhibits from point of arrival to exhibit site. May also include storage. |
| spedition; spediteur |
A business which handles export shipments. |
| sponsoren |
Bodies contributing product or financial support to an event in return for propotion of the company name or logo. Bodies simply allowing their names to be used in endorsement of an event will more usually be referred to as ‘patrons", though the distinction is not rigid. |
| sportservice |
A service concerned with arranging sports activities or activities involving physical exertion and skill. |
| spots; spot-beleuchtung |
Adjustable lamps with direct or high intensity light. |
| sprecher(in); wortführer(in) |
Person who speaks on behalf of a group. |
| staatsangehörigkeit |
Identifies the country where the person has full rights by birth or naturalization. |
| stadtverkehr |
The means of travelling within a city. |
| stadtweit |
throughout the city |
| stand alone |
a function or activity that is not supported by any other function or activity |
| stand; ausstellungsstand |
Usually a temporary construction with a small internal space where products are shown; specially built, assembled and equipped for shows, exhibitions and fairs. |
| standausrüstung; standeinrichtung |
Items which can be supplied on hire to stands, e.g. lighting, shelves, carpet, etc. |
| standdekoration |
Decorating with drapes – Hollow metal pipes are used for support; booth drape is usually 8 feet high. |
| ständermikrophon; standmikrophon |
Microphone fixed on a support-stand. |
| standfläche |
Dimensions of assigned space. |
| ständige ausstellungsfläche |
Show rooms, (marts – US), and similar space for product displays leased on a long-term basis. |
| ständiger ausschuss |
Committee of a permanent nature, defined by organizational by-laws, which meets for a specific purpose. |
| ständiges mandat |
Appointment on a permanent basis within a group, organization or body. |
| standmarkierung |
Method of marking booth/stand space. |
| Standplatz / Ausstellungsbereich |
a specified area in which an indvidual company can exhibit |
| standreinigung; reinigungsservice |
Cleaning services to individual stand areas. |
| standvermieter |
Contractor or agent responsible for providing an exhibition shell scheme. |
| standzuteilung |
Process of assigning space to exhibiting companies. |
| stapelbare stühle |
Chairs that nest on top of each other when in storage. |
| stehempfang |
Stand-up social function with beverage and sufficient food to replace a main meal. |
| stellung; funktion; posten |
Function or job description within an organization. |
| stellvertretender vorsitzender |
Person selected to deputize for, or assist, the chairman in controlling and managing either a committee or a meeting session. |
| stellwand; verstellbare wand |
Movable barriers that partition large areas into smaller areas. May be sound-resistant, but not necessarily soundproof. |
| stichwortgeber |
A speaker’s prompt |
| strassenanzug |
Business or lounge suits and short day dresses; can include informal forms of national dress. |
| studiengruppe |
Meeting of experts with the purpose of being analysis alone. |
| studientag |
Day devoted to the study of a particular subject or subjects. |
| stuhl (ohne armlehne) |
Armless chair. |
| stuhl mit schreibklappe |
Chair with an attached writing surface. |
| Sub-Unternehmen / Zulieferung |
a company or individual in receipt of an instruction or task who subsequently passes on all or part of the task to a third company or individual |
| subunternehmer |
Company retained by general contractor to provide services. |
| superponierung; überlagerung |
Technique of superimposing two images on a screen at the same time. |
| szenario |
Outline of an event or a speech highlighting relevant items, sometimes showing different types of outcome. |
| tafel; schwarzes brett |
Hard smooth dark surface used for drawing or writing in chalk. |
| tagesordnung |
Subjects to be discussed at a meeting. |
| tagespreis |
Reduced rate (often 1/2 of the regular rate) for a room used part of the day, including the period after check-out time. |
| tageszeitung |
Daily information sheet for participants during event. |
| tagung; kongress |
1. General and formal meeting of a legislative body, social or economic group in order to provide information on a particular situation and in order to deliberate and, consequently, establish consent on policies among the participants. Usually of limited duration with set objectives, but no determined frequency. |
| tagungsakte; tagungsbericht |
Published volume containing papers presented at a meeting. May or may not include details of discussion. |
| tagungsraum ; konferenzraum |
Meeting room set up with a permanent conference table and suitable seating. |
| tagungsräume; gesellschaftsräume; ausstellungsräume |
Spaces or areas where meetings, banquets, exhibitions or other group events are held. |
| tastatur |
The set or row of keys in a keyed machine/instrument. |
| taste |
Button on a computer keyboard. |
| teach-in |
An intensive session specially instituted for the application of such modifications and additions as are necessary to keep a particular subject up-to-date. |
| Teambildung |
activity to bring people together to work as a team |
| techniker |
Expert in particular craft or technique, usually in relation to audiovisual, mechanical or electrical equipment or appliances. |
| technikprobe |
Run-through of technical aspects of a show such a lighting, sound, special effects. Sometimes called "tech-check". |
| technischer direktor |
Person who calls cues from the control room. |
| teepause |
Short interval between sessions during the morning or afternoon at which tea is served. |
| teilnahme an frúheren kongressen |
The attendance of a participant to previous meetings undertaken by the same organization and by other organizations. |
| teilnahmegebühr; anmeldegebühr |
Amount payable for attendance at a meeting; may vary according to level of participation, type of membership, or date registration is submitted. |
| teilnahmegrund |
The ultimate reason impelling a person to turn up for the meeting called together by the organizer. |
| teilnehmer |
Person taking part in the activities of a meeting. |
| teilnehmerkarte |
Admission card confirming a booking and registration. |
| teilnehmerkarte; teilnehmerausweis |
Admission card confirming a booking and registration to a meeting. |
| teilnehmerliste |
List of delegates and accompanying persons registered to attend an event. |
| telekonferenz |
Generic term for all types of meetings which bring together three or more people in two or more locations through telecommunications. Sometimes specifically means a meeting using voice-only telecommunications as opposed to a videoconference. |
| telekonferenz |
Conference bringing together three or more people in two or more locations using voice-only telecommunications. The term teleconference is sometimes used as a synonym for audioconference although it has a wider meaning. |
| Telepräsenz |
technology which allows a person to feel as if they were present, to give the appearance of being present, or to have an effect, via telerobotics, at a place other than their true location |
| termingeschäft |
A financial instrument guaranteeing a specific rate of exchange in a foreign currency for a future transaction. |
| terrasse; balkon (am zimmer) |
Room with a patio or balcony overlooking a garden or water. |
| textcomputer; wortprozessor |
Computer-based system for writing, editing and formatting letters, reports and books. |
| t-förmige anordnung |
Series of tables set up in the shape of a T with chairs set all around except at head table. |
| themenparty |
A special reception or banquet designed around a central motif. |
| tischanordnung im karree |
Tables set up in a square (or rectangle) with chairs placed around perimeter. Centre inside tables is hollow. |
| tischdisplay |
Portable display that can be set up on top of a table. |
| tischkarte |
Card, placed on the table, inscribed with the name of the person designated to sit at that place. |
| tischmikrophon |
Microphone on a short stand placed on a table for seated speakers. |
| tischplan |
Plan showing location of tables at a banquet or dinner. Usually accompanied by an alphabetical listing showing at which tables individuals should be seated. |
| tischpräsentation |
Small exhibit on tables; often used in combination with posters. |
| titel |
Denotes person’s rank, office, sex or, in women, matrimonial status. |
| toiletten; w.c. |
Samtory convenience. |
| ton |
Audible effects. |
| tonbandgerät; magnetbandgerät |
Magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus in which the recording medium takes the form of a magnetic tape. |
| tonregiekabine |
Area from which technician operates sound system in a room. |
| Tonübertragung |
Used to overflow from one session hall to another hall with audio only |
| tonverstärkung |
Technique whereby, with the help of a microphone and an amplifier, the volume of the human voice is amplified. |
| tote zone |
Area where sound is muffled or absent. |
| Tourismus |
functionality whereby visitors (tourists) are attracted to places (destinations) of historical, cultural or national interest |
| tragfähigkeit |
Maximum amount of weight per unit of area which a floor can support. |
| transfer |
Process of moving people or equipment from one point to another. |
| transkript |
Written copy of spoken material. |
| transparent; leuchtbild |
A print or inscription on a special transparent sheet of paper made visible by means of a overhead or slide projector. |
| transport- und ausstellungsversicherung |
This insurance usually covers loss or damage caused deliberately or accidentally by third parties during loading, unloading, transhipment, transport and exhibition. |
| transportkoordinator |
Person in charge of planning and managing transportation arrangements for participants. |
| transportmittel |
Means of transport, i.e. buses, coaches, cars, etc. |
| treffpunkt |
Meeting place in venue for individual appointments of delegates. |
| Treffpunkt |
meeting point |
| trennwände |
Partition units (walls, doorframes, etc.) in standard sizes, used for building stands in the sizes desired in a given context. |
| treuhandgremium |
An official body (cf board) which manages the affairs and administers the funds of an institution or organization. |
| trinkgeld; bedienungsgeld |
Amount paid as a reward for special service, sometimes obligatory in the form of the "service charge" but often optional in the form of a "tip". |
| Überblendung |
Gradual changing of one picture or sound or colour to another. |
| Überbuchung |
In the context of air transport, hotels, restaurants, tours: situation where number of confirmed reservations exceeds number of seats, rooms, places available. |
| übernachtungen |
The nights spent by the participant: – during the meeting ; |
| ubersetzungsdienst |
In the sense of a service provided, as distinct from an administrative unit, the translation of written material from one language to another. |
| úberstunden |
Work performed on overtime. |
| übertretung |
Use of floor space outside exclusive booth area. |
| úberwachungsausschuss |
Committee who supervises all the matters relevant to the official authorization to cover an event. |
| u-förmige anordnung |
Series of tables set up in the shape of a U with chairs set all around. |
| umbauzeit |
Action required to break down and reset a room. |
| umplazierung in ein anderes hotel |
Guest holding confirmed sleeping room reservation sent to another facility because of overbooking. |
| unbefristetes ticket |
Ticket valid for transportation, indicating no minuted or specific travel details. |
| unbezahlte rechnung; unerledigte rechnung |
Outstanding invoice not yet paid. |
| ungerichtetes mikrophon; kugelmikrophon; allrichtungsmikrophon |
Microphone that picks up sound from all directions. |
| unter der schirmherrschaft von |
Phrase used to indicate endorsement of an event by an eminent individual or body. |
| unter der schirmherrschaft von |
Phrase used to indicate not only endorsement but normally also a measure of responsibility for, or guidance in, the organization of an event. |
| unterausschuss |
Group of people, frequently including one or more members of the main committee, meeting outside of the main committee, with responsibilities for specific areas of activity. |
| unterbezahlung |
Insufficient payment/funds received for items ordered. |
| unterbrechung der sitzung |
Temporary break in meeting for a specific and unprogrammed reason. |
| unterhaltung |
Activities performed for the enjoyment of others. |
| unterhaltungsprogramm |
Programme of events organized for the entertainment of participants. |
| unvorhergesehene ausgaben |
Unbudgeted expense. |
| Variete / Kabarett |
entertainment provided at which guests are at a table; |
| veranstaltung; abendveranstaltung |
Organized performance for entertainment, usually in the evening. |
| veranstaltung; ereignis |
That which happens, an occurrence. |
| veranstaltungsausschuss; organisationskomitee |
Group of people who decide or carry out the strategies and policies established for the organization of an event |
| veranstaltungsbekanntgabe (-information) |
Leaflet or brochure with essentials on forthcoming event. |
| Veranstaltungsblogs/ foren |
Blog space setup for a particular event where attendees can leave thoughts and feedback on any aspects of the event through a number of threads |
| verantaltungsfrequenz |
The periodicity with which the same kind of meeting takes place. |
| verbindlich / verpflichtend |
obligatory or requirment to abide by the rules of the association/meeting |
| verbindliche reservierung |
Reservations confirmed in writing. |
| verbindung; zusammenarbeit |
A close collaboration for smooth coordination. |
| verdunkelung; abblendung; ausblendung |
Situation where room lights are turned off or video screen becomes black. |
| verfrühte ankunft |
Guests arrival before confirmed reservation date and/or time. |
| verhandlungsdolmetscher |
Person interpreting a conversation between two or more persons from one or more foreign languages into his mother tongue and vice-versa. |
| verkaufsleiter |
Individual at a meeting facility responsible for overall direction of sales staff. |
| verladerampe |
Area on premises where goods are received. |
| verlängerter aufenthalt |
Guest who stays at facility beyond stated departure date. |
| Vermittler |
someone acting between parties |
| verpflichtend |
compulsory |
| versammlungsraum; sitzungsraum |
Room where an assembly meets. |
| verschieben |
to postpone proceedings |
| versicherungszertifikat |
Serve as evidence of the financial capability of an indemnitor (supplier) who has executed an agreement in favour of an organization. |
| verstärker |
Device enabling sound to be intensified. |
| versuch, ohne vorbuchung zu fliegen |
Person attempting to travel on a flight without a confirmed reservation. |
| vertagung der sitzung |
Suspension of the meeting either indefinitely or until a later date. |
| verteilerliste; adressenliste |
Contains the names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent. |
| verteilung von dokumenten |
Handing out or mailing of documents. |
| vertrag |
Legal agreement between two or more parties. |
| vervielfältigung von dokumenten |
Reproduction of documents. |
| verwaltung |
Organization and management. |
| verwaltungsrat; aufsichtsrat |
Group of members responsible for establishing and enforcing the rules and regulations of a society or association. |
| verzerrungslinse; zerrlinse; anamorphot |
Lens adapter designed to produce a wide-screen image. |
| v-förmige stuhlanordnung |
Rows of chairs separated by a centre aisle slanted in a V shape facing head table or speaker. |
| videoband |
Magnetic tape used in video equipment. |
| video-diskette; videoplatte; bildplatte |
Recorded disc containing images and sound. |
| videogerät (wiedergabe); bandwiedergabegerät; videobandspieler |
Equipment for playing back video and audio signals on magnetic tape. |
| videogrossbildprojektor |
Equipment used to project a video image on a large screen. |
| videokonferenz |
It allows two or more groups of participants, situated in different locations, to converse while seeing each other and showing, if needed, images, graphics and documents. |
| videorecorder |
Equipment for the recording of images and sound on a magnetic tape in the form of a video. |
| videovorführung |
Projection of video productions whether by monitors or on large screen. |
| vollversammlung; plenarsitzung; plenum |
Session in which all the members of the meeting participate or have the right and, sometimes, the duty to participate, with no other sessions taking place at the same time. |
| voltpension; vp |
Rate inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, in addition to room. |
| vor ort-anmeldung |
Process of signing up for an event on the day of, or at the site of, the event. |
| vorankündigung; erstankündigung |
Initial notification of the event, generally outlining the basic framework of a meeting; a widely circulated document, sometimes called a flyer. |
| voranmeldeliste |
(Computer-generated) list of names pre-registered with a group. |
| voranmeldung |
Submitting an application/booking and/or payment to attend a meeting made prior to the opening day. |
| voranmeldung |
Registration received before a pre-defined date, usually offering a lower fee. |
| vorausbestellung |
and/or services ordered up front. |
| vorbereitende sitzung |
Meeting of a restricted group before the official assembly in order to finalize preparations. |
| vorbestellung von theaterkarten |
Reservation of seats at a theatre. |
| vorbuchungen |
Booking for events taking place at a future time. |
| vorbühne |
Area of a stage closest to the audience, as opposed to upstage. |
| vorentwurf; erster entwurf |
First version of a paper or document which is subject to further amendment. |
| vorkongresstreffen |
Meeting of event organizers and hotel personnel prior to arrival of guests, at which time details of the programme are reviewed. |
| vorläufige anmeldung; provisorische anmeldung |
Incomplete registration where the fees or full payment have not been received. |
| vorname |
Name given to identify individual family members. |
| vor-ort-bestellung |
Exhibited goods and/or services ordered on-site. |
| vorprogramm |
Activity to liven up the audience prior to show time. |
| vorschlag |
Plan put forward for consideration or acceptance. |
| vorsitzende(r) |
Person selected to preside over a session or lead a committee. |
| vorsitzender des vorstandsgremiums |
Principal executive officer of a company. |
| vorstand |
Body appointed by the Governing Board or General Assembly to manage the affairs of a society, association, etc., on a day-to-day basis. |
| vorstand; lenkungsausschuss |
Group which decides on the order of the procedures. |
| vorstandssitzung |
A meeting of the governing body of an organization. |
| vorstandstisch |
Seating location for honoured guests and/or meeting presenters. |
| vortrag; vorlesung |
Discourse given before an audience, especially for educational purposes. |
| vortrags-auswahlkomitee |
Committee which assesses submitted papers to decide which are suitable for presentation and allocates them to appropriate sessions. |
| vorversammlung |
Assembly composed of all the members; fully constituted; fully attended. |
| wahlfreier ausflug; fakultativer ausflug |
Tour which can be purchased by individuals at an additional cost. |
| warnlampe; studiosignallampe |
Small red light on the camera indicating when the camera is on. |
| wasseranschluss; wasserversorgung |
Temporary supply of water to a stand. |
| wechsellautsprecher; wechselsprechanlage; wechselsprechtelephon; rücksprechanlage; gegensprechanlage |
Intercommunication system using headphones and microphones for communication between adjoining or nearby studios or offices. |
| weisse tafel |
Hard smooth white surface used for drawing or writing in water-soluble felt pen. |
| weltkongress |
Membership or meeting participation available to organizations or individuals from all nations that meet worldwide. The term most commonly applied to this definition is International. |
| werbemittel |
Brochures or other items needed for promotional purposes. |
| Werbetafel / Anschlagbrett |
a large outdoor board for advertising |
| werbung |
Media campaign, normally consisting of a series of publicity and advertising activities, aimed at ensuring optimal attendance by focussing attention on an event. |
| werbung in den medien |
Advertising to the public in journals, newspapers or magazines or on radio, television or film. |
| Wettbewerb |
competition |
| wissenschaftliche konferenz |
Groups whose members are involved in research or applied sciences and suppliers to those groups. |
| wissenschaftlicher ausschuss |
Group of people meeting specifically to discuss, supervise and co-ordinate the scientific content of the programme, and who, where appropriate, would select papers from submitted abstracts. |
| wissenschaftliches programm |
The content of the meeting described in chronological order and generally including the full list of speakers and the titles of their papers. |
| wissenschaftliches sekretariat |
Administrative staff appointed to process all aspects of the scientific programme of a meeting. |
| W-Lan |
technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) network, |
| workshop |
Working meeting aiming at finding a solution and a result to some problems or questions pending. |
| wörtliche niederschrift; ausführlicher sitzungsbericht |
Full and exact transcript in writing of all speeches, debates and discussions. |
| zahlungsauftrag |
Written authorization for payment to be made from a bank account. |
| zahlungsermächtigung |
Signed authority to proceed with the payment of an invoice or refund. |
| zahlungsmodalität |
Method of settling a bill/account. |
| zeit- und materialaufwand |
Method of charging for services on a cost-plus basis. |
| zeitungsausschnitt |
Article cut from a newspaper or magazine. |
| zeitweilige mietfläche |
Short-term rental space. |
| zentralpult |
The desk from which the technicians operate microphones and audio visual equipment. |
| zielort |
A city, area or country which can be marketed to groups or individuals as a place to visit or hold a meeting. |
| zielsprache |
Language into which a speech or document is translated. |
| zimmer mit frühstück |
Accommodation rate inclusive of breakfast in addition to room; referred to as ‘B and 8" in the UK, where such arrangement may be offered in a hotel, in a boarding house or even in a semi-private residence. |
| zimmer mit grossem bett |
Room with one queen-size bed suitable for one or two person(s). |
| zimmer mit verbindungstür |
Two or more rooms with private connecting doors permitting access between them. |
| zimmer ohne frühstück |
Room rate with no meals included. |
| zimmerbestellung; zimmerreservierung |
Booking of a particular type of room for specific dates. |
| zimmerliste |
Roster of individuals requiring guest room accommodations including type of accommodation and arrival and departure dates. |
| zimmerpreis |
Amount charged for the occupancy of a room. |
| zimmerreservierungszentrale |
Division of a convention bureau responsible for assisting organizers handling hotel reservations for meeting attendees. |
| zinsloses darlehen; unverzinsliches darlehen |
Money received by way of a loan to be refunded in due course and not subject to any interest charges. |
| zollmakler |
Person or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. |
| zulassungsbadge |
Identifying tag used for official authorization. |
| zulassungsformular |
Document for official authorization. |
| zulassungsregeln |
Established principle or mode of action to be followed in order to obtain the accreditation. |
| zusammenfassung (kurzfassung) |
Written short version of speech or paper. |
| zusammenfassung der diskussionen |
Short report of discussions that have taken place in the meeting hall. |
| zusammenfügbare ausstellungsteile |
Exhibit constructed with interchangeable components. |
| zusatzklausel |
An additional clause in a contract stipulating special requirements, coverage or conditions. |
| zusatzleistungen |
Complimentary items in sleeping rooms such as special toiletries, morning newspaper, flowers, fruit, sweets or small gifts provided for guests. |
| zusätzliche übernachtungen |
All extra nights spent by the participant other than overnight meeting stays. |
| zuwendungen; subventionen |
Money obtained from bodies or authorities to underwrite expenditure. |
| zwanglose zusammenkunft |
An informal social gathering. |
| zwangsweise höhere einstufung |
Airlines moves passenger into higher priced seating at no extra charge. |
| zweibettzimmer |
Room containing two single beds. |
| zwischenreinigung |
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| zwischenstädtischer verkehr |
The means of travelling between two cities. |
| zwischenwand |
Movable interior wall. |