die Besprechung, -en
meeting
Ein Treffen, bei dem Menschen miteinander reden, um etwas zu planen oder zu entscheiden.
Definition & meaning
The noun die Besprechung refers to a formal or informal meeting where people gather to discuss specific topics, projects, or issues. It is commonly used in professional environments to describe a meeting or a briefing.
Additionally, the word can mean a critique, review, or discussion of a work, such as a book, a movie, or a scientific paper. In this context, it describes the act of analyzing and evaluating content.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die) with the plural form die Besprechungen.
- Word origin: It is derived from the verb besprechen , which consists of the prefix be- (indicating an object-related action) and the verb sprechen (to speak). Literally, it means "to speak about something" or "to discuss something."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Das Meeting (common loanword in business contexts)
- Die Sitzung (more formal, often parliamentary or administrative)
- Die Konferenz (a larger gathering)
- Die Diskussion (focusing on the exchange of arguments)
- Die Kritik (in the sense of a review or critique)
- Die Rezension (specifically for a written review of a book or film)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Wir haben morgen eine Besprechung.noun
We have a meeting tomorrow.
Die Besprechung beginnt um zehn Uhr.noun
The meeting starts at ten o'clock.
Eine Besprechung findet im Konferenzraum statt.noun
A meeting is taking place in the conference room.
Eine Besprechung findet heute Nachmittag statt.noun
A meeting will take place this afternoon.
Wir haben heute eine Besprechung.noun
We have a meeting today.
Die Besprechung fängt bald an.noun
The meeting will start soon.
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