Dutch

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Etymology

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From Latin congressum, the past participle of congredi (to go or come together), itself from con- + gradi (to go or step).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔŋˈɣrɛs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: con‧gres
  • Rhymes: -ɛs

Noun

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congres n (plural congressen, diminutive congresje n)

  1. congress, large consultative and/or legislative body
  2. congress; formal meeting, gathering or assembly

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: kongres

French

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Noun

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congres m

  1. plural of congre

Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French congrès, from Latin congressus.

Noun

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congres n (plural congrese)

  1. congress

Declension

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