die Unterhaltung, -en
conversation
Es bedeutet eine Form von Zeitvertreib oder Gespräch, das Freude macht und Menschen beschäftigt oder verbindet.
The German word "Unterhaltung" is a noun that means "entertainment" or "conversation". It comes from the words:
- Unter — "under" or "among"
- Haltung — "holding" or "attitude"
Together it implies "holding or passing time" — hence entertainment or talking.
Similar words include:
- Vergnügen (pleasure, enjoyment)
- Spaß (fun)
- Gespräch (conversation)
- Konversation (conversation)
Difference:
- Unterhaltung covers both entertainment and the act of conversing.
- Vergnügen and Spaß focus on enjoyment or fun, often in an activity context.
- Gespräch and Konversation specifically refer to dialogue or talking.
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Examples
Die Unterhaltung am Abend war sehr interessant.noun
The conversation in the evening was very interesting.
Eine gute Unterhaltung kann sehr bereichernd sein.noun
A good conversation can be very enriching.
Eine gute Unterhaltung kann den Tag verschönern.noun
A good conversation can brighten the day.
Die Unterhaltung findet im Garten statt.noun
The conversation takes place in the garden.
Gestern war die Unterhaltung sehr angenehm.noun
Yesterday the conversation was very pleasant.
Wegen der Veranstaltung hatten wir eine interessante Unterhaltung.noun
Because of the event, we had an interesting conversation.
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