toplantı vs kongre
Turkish word comparison
Listen to toplantı
Listen to kongre
| toplantı | kongre |
|---|---|
toh-plan-TI noun | kong-reh noun |
| a meeting where people gather to discuss something or make decisions | a large formal gathering or convention, usually for a profession, organization, or political group |
How they differ
Kongre is much larger and more specialized than toplantı. It usually refers to a formal event with many participants, often lasting more than one day, while toplantı can be small and informal.
When to use each
When to use toplantı: Use toplantı for a regular or small-scale meeting.
When to use kongre: Use kongre for a large organized gathering such as a professional convention or party congress.
Side-by-side examples
- Bugün kısa bir toplantı yapacağız.
(We will have a short meeting today.) - Tıp kongresi üç gün sürecek.
(The medical congress will last three days.)
Register & nuance: Kongre is formal and used for large organized events, especially in professional, academic, or political settings.