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Referat
In German
Referat
reh-feh-RAHT
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
referral
In English means: "an act of referring someone or something for consultation, review, or further action"
✅ Actually means
Referat
presentation, paper, report (given orally)
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Memory Tip
A German 'Referat' is a 'presentation' you give, not a 'referral' you get. Think 'referring to a topic' in a speech.
Example Sentences
1
Ich muss nächste Woche ein Referat über Quantenphysik halten.
I have to give a presentation on quantum physics next week.
2
Ihr Referat war sehr informativ und gut strukturiert.
Her paper was very informative and well-structured.