No. 536 in German
sitzung
A meeting or session.
In a sentence
Die Sitzung des Vorstands findet morgen um 10 Uhr statt.
The meeting of the board will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
In this context, 'Sitzung' refers to a formal gathering or meeting typically involving discussion or decision-making.
Ich brauche Ruhe für meine Meditation, das ist eine private Sitzung.
I need quiet for my meditation; this is a private session.
Here, 'Sitzung' means a session, specifically a period devoted to meditation or a similar activity.
Während der Sitzung wurde viel gelacht, weil die Atmosphäre entspannt war.
During the meeting, there was much laughter because the atmosphere was relaxed.
In this example, 'Sitzung' once again denotes a meeting or gathering, emphasizing the social or procedural nature of the event.
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