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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWorkshop
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈvœʁkˌʃɔp/
"Der Workshop war sehr informativ."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project.
"She attended a weekend workshop on creative writing." - 2
A room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired.
"He spent his Saturday morning fixing bicycles in his workshop."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word originated in the mid-16th century as a combination of 'work' (from Old English 'weorc') and 'shop' (from Old English 'scopp', meaning a shed or stall). Originally denoting a room or building where goods are manufactured or repaired, the term evolved in the 20th century to also describe an educational seminar or series of meetings emphasizing interaction and practical problem-solving.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Workshop" is said worldwide
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atelier
Transliteration: /atəlje/
"Nous avons participé à un atelier de cuisine."
Workshop
Transliteration: /ˈvœʁkˌʃɔp/
"Der Workshop war sehr informativ."
laboratorio
Transliteration: /laboraˈtɔrjo/
"Il laboratorio di fotografia inizia domani."
taller
Transliteration: /taˈʎeɾ/
"Inscribí a mis hijos en un taller de arte."
oficina
Transliteration: /ofiˈsinɐ/
"Participei numa jornada oficina emocional intensiva."
कार्यशाला
Transliteration: kaaryashaala
"उन्होंने डिजिटल मार्केटिंग पर एक कार्यशाला आयोजित की।"
工作坊
Transliteration: gōng zuò fāng
"这场工作坊让我受益匪浅。"
워크숍
Transliteration: wokeusyop
"우리는 새로운 프로젝트를 위해 워크숍을 열었다."
ワークショップ
Transliteration: wākushoppu
"週末にデザインのワークショップに参加します。"
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