No. 209 in German
tagen
To hold a meeting or session.
In a sentence
Der Ausschuss wird nächste Woche tagen.
The committee will convene next week.
In this sentence, 'tagen' is used to mean 'to hold a meeting' or 'to convene', particularly in the context of official committees or governing bodies.
In alten Zeiten tagen die Ritter im großen Saal.
In olden times, the knights would hold meetings in the great hall.
Here, 'tagen' refers to 'holding a meeting' or 'convening', applied in a historical and formal context.
Wie oft tagt der Rat in einem Monat?
How often does the council meet in a month?
This usage of 'tagen' signifies 'to meet' or 'to congregate' for discussions or decision-making, inquiring about the frequency of such meetings.
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