This is the 10548th most frequent German word.
referat
A "referat" is a presentation or a report, often given orally, on a specific topic.
Here, 'Referat' is utilized to describe a formal presentation or speech given by an authoritative figure on a specific topic.
Das Referat des Ministers war sehr überzeugend.
The minister's presentation was very convincing.
In this context, 'Referat' is used to refer to a division or specialized unit within an organization or institution focusing on a particular field.
In der Abteilung gibt es ein Referat für internationale Beziehungen.
In the department, there is a section for international relations.
In this sentence, 'Referat' is used to mean 'presentation', referring to a spoken report or speech prepared for an audience, often in an academic or school setting.