Congress in Different Languages
Discover 'Congress' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.
Congress
Afrikaans kongres | ||
Albanian kongresi | ||
Amharic ኮንግረስ | ||
Arabic الكونجرس | ||
Armenian համագումար | ||
Assamese কংগ্ৰেছ | ||
Aymara congreso ukaxa | ||
Azerbaijani konqres | ||
Bambara kongresi | ||
Basque kongresua | ||
Belarusian кангрэс | ||
Bengali কংগ্রেস | ||
Bhojpuri कांग्रेस के ह | ||
Bosnian kongres | ||
Bulgarian конгрес | ||
Catalan congrés | ||
Cebuano kongreso | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 国会 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 國會 | ||
Corsican cungressu | ||
Croatian kongres | ||
Czech kongres | ||
Danish kongres | ||
Dhivehi ކޮންގްރެސް އިންނެވެ | ||
Dogri कांग्रेस ने दी | ||
Dutch congres | ||
English congress | ||
Esperanto kongreso | ||
Estonian kongress | ||
Ewe sewɔtakpekpea | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) kongreso | ||
Finnish kongressi | ||
French congrès | ||
Frisian kongres | ||
Galician congreso | ||
Georgian კონგრესი | ||
German kongress | ||
Greek συνέδριο | ||
Guarani congreso-pe | ||
Gujarati કોંગ્રેસ | ||
Haitian Creole kongrè a | ||
Hausa majalisa | ||
Hawaiian ʻahaʻōlelo | ||
Hebrew קוֹנגרֶס | ||
Hindi कांग्रेस | ||
Hmong congress | ||
Hungarian kongresszus | ||
Icelandic þing | ||
Igbo nzuko | ||
Ilocano kongreso | ||
Indonesian kongres | ||
Irish comhdháil | ||
Italian congresso | ||
Japanese 会議 | ||
Javanese kongres | ||
Kannada ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ | ||
Kazakh конгресс | ||
Khmer សភា | ||
Kinyarwanda kongere | ||
Konkani काँग्रेस हांणी केला | ||
Korean 회의 | ||
Krio kɔngres | ||
Kurdish kongre | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) کۆنگرێس | ||
Kyrgyz конгресс | ||
Lao ກອງປະຊຸມໃຫຍ່ | ||
Latin congressus | ||
Latvian kongress | ||
Lingala congrès, oyo | ||
Lithuanian kongresas | ||
Luganda congress | ||
Luxembourgish kongress | ||
Macedonian конгрес | ||
Maithili कांग्रेस | ||
Malagasy kongresy | ||
Malay kongres | ||
Malayalam കോൺഗ്രസ് | ||
Maltese kungress | ||
Maori huihui | ||
Marathi कॉंग्रेस | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯀꯪꯒ꯭ꯔꯦꯁꯀꯤ ꯌꯨ.ꯑꯦꯁ | ||
Mizo congress-in a sawi | ||
Mongolian конгресс | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) ကွန်ဂရက် | ||
Nepali कांग्रेस | ||
Norwegian kongress | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) congress | ||
Odia (Oriya) କଂଗ୍ରେସ | ||
Oromo kongireesii | ||
Pashto کانګریس | ||
Persian کنگره | ||
Polish kongres | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) congresso | ||
Punjabi ਕਾਂਗਰਸ | ||
Quechua congreso nisqa | ||
Romanian congres | ||
Russian конгресс | ||
Samoan konekeresi | ||
Sanskrit काङ्ग्रेस | ||
Scots Gaelic còmhdhail | ||
Sepedi congress ya congress | ||
Serbian конгрес | ||
Sesotho congress | ||
Shona congress | ||
Sindhi مڪمل ٿيو | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) කොන්ග්රසය | ||
Slovak kongresu | ||
Slovenian kongres | ||
Somali shirwaynaha | ||
Spanish congreso | ||
Sundanese kongrés | ||
Swahili bunge | ||
Swedish kongress | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) kongreso | ||
Tajik конгресс | ||
Tamil காங்கிரஸ் | ||
Tatar конгресс | ||
Telugu సమావేశం | ||
Thai รัฐสภา | ||
Tigrinya ኮንግረስ... | ||
Tsonga khonkrese | ||
Turkish kongre | ||
Turkmen kongres | ||
Twi (Akan) mmarahyɛ bagua no | ||
Ukrainian конгрес | ||
Urdu کانگریس | ||
Uyghur قۇرۇلتاي | ||
Uzbek kongress | ||
Vietnamese hội nghị | ||
Welsh cyngres | ||
Xhosa icongress | ||
Yiddish קאנגרעס | ||
Yoruba ile asofin ijoba | ||
Zulu icongress |
Etymology & Notes
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | The Afrikaans word "Kongres" is derived from the Latin word "congressus", meaning "a coming together, meeting or assembly." |
| Albanian | It originates from the Latin word "congressus," which means "coming together". |
| Amharic | The Amharic word "ኮንግረስ" is a loanword from English and means "a formal meeting of representatives from different groups or organizations". |
| Arabic | The word "الكونجرس" in Arabic (Congress) derives from the Latin word "congressus", meaning "a coming together" or "a meeting". |
| Armenian | In Medieval Armenia, it was used synonymously with "assembly of princes" to refer to the gatherings of the princes of Armenian principalities. |
| Azerbaijani | Konqres in Azerbaijani also means a large-scale medical conference or a medical congress. |
| Basque | In Basque, the word "Kongresua" can also refer to a type of assembly or gathering of people. |
| Bengali | কংগ্রেস শব্দের একটি অর্থ সাক্ষাত্কার এবং আরেকটি অর্থ সংসদ |
| Bosnian | Bosnian "kongres" can also mean a conference or gathering. |
| Bulgarian | In Bulgarian, „конгрес“ also means a large gathering or conference. |
| Catalan | In Catalan, the term "Congrés" can also refer to the central body of a religious order or a group of people meeting to discuss a matter. |
| Cebuano | The Cebuano word "Kongreso" also refers to a meeting or assembly for consultation or decision-making. |
| Chinese (Simplified) | "国会" can also mean "parliament" or "legislature" in Chinese. |
| Chinese (Traditional) | The word "國會" can also mean "parliament" or "legislature" in Chinese (Traditional). |
| Corsican | Congress derives from the Latin "comgredi", meaning "to come together". |
| Croatian | The word "Kongres" is derived from the Medieval Latin word "Congregatio," meaning "an assembly of people," and ultimately from the Latin verb "congredior," meaning "to come together." |
| Czech | Kongres in Czech also refers to a large gathering, usually social or professional. |
| Danish | The Danish word "Kongres" also refers to a large meeting or gathering, especially one held for the purpose of discussion and debate. |
| Dutch | The Dutch word "Congres" can also refer to the name for a conference or assembly. |
| Esperanto | Kongreso (Congress): Esperanto for "Congress", also referring to a meeting place, gathering place, or assembly, like an event hall, auditorium, or conference hall. |
| Estonian | In Estonian, "kongress" also means "conference" or "assembly". |
| Finnish | Kongressi is also the Finnish word for a large meeting or conference. |
| French | "Congrès" is a French term derived from the Latin "congressus," meaning "coming together" or "meeting," and is not exclusively used to refer to representative bodies like the United States Congress. |
| Frisian | In Frisian, the word "Kongres" comes from Latin and means not only "congress", but also "meeting" or "conference". |
| Georgian | In Georgian, "K'ongresi" can refer to both "a congress" (gathering of people) and the "Congress" (legislative body) of the United States. |
| German | Der Begriff „Kongress“ ist lateinischen Ursprungs und bedeutet im Deutschen nicht nur Versammlungen politischer Vertreter, sondern auch wissenschaftliche oder religiöse Tagungen. |
| Greek | In addition to its political meaning, "Συνέδριο" can refer to a conference or assembly in Greek, deriving from the roots "syn" (together) and "hedra" (seat). |
| Gujarati | The word "કોંગ્રેસ" is derived from the Latin word "congressus", meaning "a coming together or meeting". |
| Haitian Creole | The word "Kongrè" in Haitian Creole is derived from the French word "Congrès" but can also refer to a political party or a religious gathering. |
| Hausa | The word 'majalisa' also means 'sitting', 'gathering', or 'assembly' in Hausa, reflecting the traditional African practice of holding meetings or gatherings while sitting on the ground. |
| Hawaiian | 'Aha'ōlelo' also means 'speaking' or 'conversation' in Hawaiian. |
| Hebrew | The Hebrew word "קוֹנגרֶס" can also refer to a Jewish religious gathering similar to a synod. |
| Hindi | In Hindi, the word 'Congress' can also refer to a political rally or gathering. |
| Hmong | The Hmong word "Congress" can also mean "legislative body" or "assembly". |
| Hungarian | The Hungarian word "kongresszus" is of Latin origin and means "a coming together" or "a meeting for discussion". |
| Icelandic | The term 'þing' has a rich tapestry of meanings in Icelandic culture, spanning from its ancient origins as a gathering of freemen to its modern usage as the national parliament, a testament to the enduring legacy of the word. |
| Igbo | The word 'Nzuko' can also refer to the gathering of members of a town or village to discuss and make decisions about community affairs. |
| Indonesian | The Indonesian word "Kongres" is derived from the Dutch word "Congress" and also refers to a political party convention or a gathering of representatives. |
| Irish | The Gaelic word 'Comhdháil' shares its etymology with and literally means 'Coming together' in Irish. |
| Italian | The Italian word "Congresso" derives from the Latin word "congredi", meaning "to meet with or come together." |
| Japanese | The kanji 会議 (kaigi) literally translates to "meeting" or "conference", and is often used in the context of political or academic settings. |
| Javanese | "Kongres" is a Javanese loanword adopted from Latin (congressus, meaning a meeting or gathering) and later Dutch, and specifically refers to a gathering of people to make decisions (a council or parliament) rather than its original sense of a formal meeting between heads of state. |
| Kannada | The word 'ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್' (congress) has also been used to refer to a meeting of representatives from different groups. |
| Kazakh | The word "Конгресс" in Kazakh can also mean "parliament". |
| Khmer | The word "សភា" can also refer to a meeting or assembly and is derived from the Sanskrit word "sabhā" meaning "hall". |
| Korean | 회의 (hoeui) is a Sino-Korean word that means 'council' or 'assembly', and it is also used to refer to the South Korean National Assembly, which is the country's legislature. |
| Kurdish | While 'Kongre' is used in Kurdish to refer to the legislative branch of a government, it derives from 'Congress', originally meaning a meeting or assembly in Latin. |
| Kyrgyz | The word "Конгресс" ("Congress") in Kyrgyz can also refer to a meeting, assembly, or conference, especially one of a formal or official nature. |
| Latin | The Latin word "Congressus" derives from the verb "congredi," meaning "to come together, meet, or unite." |
| Latvian | In Latvian, the word “Kongress” has two alternate meanings: a political convention, or, a religious conference. |
| Lithuanian | In Lithuanian, "Kongresas" can also refer to a convention or a gathering of delegates. |
| Luxembourgish | In Luxembourgish, "Kongress" can also refer to a large, festive assembly or a meeting. |
| Macedonian | The word "Конгрес" in Macedonian also has the alternate meaning of "convention" or "assembly" |
| Malagasy | When spelled slightly differently ("Kongresy"), it means "the gathering of the elite". |
| Malay | In Malay, "Kongres" can also mean "assembly" or "meeting" in a more general sense. |
| Malayalam | Meaning "assemblage" or "union," the Malayalam term "കോൺഗ്രസ്" ultimately comes from Latin via English. |
| Maltese | The Maltese word "Kungress" can also refer to an assembly or convention of people. |
| Maori | The Māori word "Huihui" can also refer to a gathering, assembly, or meeting, particularly in a formal or ceremonial context. |
| Marathi | The word "कॉंग्रेस" is derived from the Sanskrit word "संगति" (sangati), meaning "association" or "gathering". |
| Mongolian | The Mongolian word "Конгресс" (Congress) can also mean "parliament" or "assembly". |
| Myanmar (Burmese) | The word ကွန်ဂရက် (kwan-ga-ret) in Burmese is derived from the English word "Congress" and is used to refer to a formal meeting or gathering, particularly one involving delegates or representatives. |
| Nepali | The word "कांग्रेस" in Nepali is derived from the Sanskrit word "संघ" (samgha), meaning "assembly". Alternate meanings include "union" or "association". |
| Norwegian | In Norwegian, "kongress" can also refer to a conference or a gathering of people with a shared interest. |
| Nyanja (Chichewa) | The word "Congress" can also refer to a group of people who are united for a common purpose or an assembly of religious people, especially Catholics. |
| Pashto | In Pashto, "کانګریس" can also refer to a traditional fireplace used for heating homes. |
| Persian | The word "کنگره" in Persian can also refer to a type of fortification or a decorative molding on a building. |
| Polish | The Polish word "Kongres" also means "convention" or "meeting of experts". |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | In Portuguese, "Congresso" also refers to the meeting place for a legislative body or a political party. |
| Punjabi | The word "ਕਾਂਗਰਸ" (Congress) in Punjabi comes from the Sanskrit word "संघ" (saṅgha) meaning "assembly". It is a multivalent word referring to a legislative assembly, a political party, or an academic conference. |
| Romanian | The Romanian word "Congres" also means "gathering". |
| Russian | The Russian word "Конгресс" can also mean a conference or a convention. |
| Samoan | Konekeresi also means "a gathering of people" or "a meeting place" in Samoan. |
| Scots Gaelic | The word "Còmhdhail" in Scots Gaelic has multiple meanings, including "meeting", "assembly", and "parliament". |
| Serbian | The word "Конгрес" in Serbian can also refer to a group of people gathered for a specific purpose, such as a scientific conference or a political meeting. |
| Sesotho | Congress is also referred to as the 'Ntlo ya Naha', which means 'House of the Nation'. |
| Shona | Shona word "Mukangano" literally means "gathering" or "assembly". |
| Sindhi | "Congress" originated from the Latin word "congressus," meaning "a meeting" or "a coming together." |
| Slovak | The Slovak word "Kongresu" can also refer to a specific building or institution associated with the National Council of the Slovak Republic. |
| Slovenian | The Slovenian word "Kongres" can also refer to a large meeting or gathering, or even a conference. |
| Somali | "Shirwaynaha" is derived from the Arabic word "shura", meaning "consultation" or "deliberation". |
| Spanish | The Spanish word "Congreso" has the alternate meaning of "assembly" and comes from the Latin "congressus," meaning "coming together." |
| Sundanese | The Sundanese word "Kongrés" can also refer to a gathering or meeting of people. |
| Swahili | Etymology of Swahili 'Bunge': possibly from Persian 'Bangi' or Arabic 'Banj' meaning 'meeting place' |
| Swedish | The Swedish word "Kongress" has an alternate meaning of a "gathering of scientists or scholars" |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | In Tagalog, "Kongreso" can also refer to a group of delegates or representatives |
| Tajik | Congress, Конгресс, is also the name for the highest legislative body in the United States. |
| Telugu | The Sanskrit root 'samaj' means 'to come together', which is where the word 'samavesam' (Congress) originates from. |
| Thai | The word "รัฐสภา" (Congress) in Thai is cognate to "ราชอาณา Chakra" (Kingdom's Council), indicating its historical role as a consultative and advisory body to the monarchy. |
| Turkish | Kongre also means 'union' or 'society' in Turkish (e.g. 'işçi kongresi' = 'labour union'). |
| Ukrainian | In Ukrainian, "Конгрес" refers to an international diplomatic gathering as well as a scientific conference. |
| Urdu | The Urdu word "کانگریس" also means "a gathering of people" or "a meeting place". |
| Vietnamese | Hội nghị's root 'nghị' implies 'counseling' and 'gathering' for 'planning' and 'negotiating'. |
| Welsh | The Welsh word 'Cyngres' also means 'meeting' or 'gathering' in a general sense. |
| Xhosa | The word "iCongress" is also used to refer to a gathering or meeting of people, regardless of its political nature. |
| Yiddish | The Yiddish word "קאנגרעס" derives from the Latin "congressus," meaning "a coming together". |
| Yoruba | The Yoruba word "Ile asofin ijoba" literally translates to "house of lawmaking," indicating the legislative function of a congress. |
| Zulu | The word "iCongress" is derived from the Latin word "congressus", meaning "a coming together". |
| English | The word "Congress" originates from the Latin word "congressus," meaning "a coming together." |