das Gespräch, -e
conversation
Es ist, wenn zwei oder mehr Personen miteinander reden und sich austauschen.
The German word "Gespräch" is a noun meaning "conversation" or "talk". It is composed of the prefix "Ge-" (used to form nouns from verbs) and "Sprech", which comes from the verb "sprechen" meaning "to speak".
Similar words:
- Unterhaltung (entertainment, informal conversation)
- Konversation (conversation)
- Dialog (dialogue)
Differences:
- Gespräch is a neutral, general term for talking or conversing.
- Unterhaltung often implies informal or light conversation.
- Konversation is similar to Gespräch but is sometimes more formal or social.
- Dialog usually refers to a structured or formal conversation between two parties.
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Examples
Er führt ein Gespräch mit dem Chef.noun
He is having a conversation with the boss.
Das Gespräch findet heute Nachmittag statt.noun
The conversation takes place this afternoon.
Das Gespräch findet heute statt.noun
The conversation is taking place today.
Unser Gespräch beginnt um drei Uhr.noun
Our conversation begins at three o'clock.
Nächste Woche gibt es ein wichtiges Gespräch.noun
Next week there will be an important conversation.
Morgen gibt es ein Gespräch mit der Lehrerin.noun
Tomorrow there will be a conversation with the teacher.
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