Gespräch
/ɡəˈʃpʁɛːç/
conversation
Wir hatten ein interessantes Gespräch über Kunst.
We had an interesting conversation about art.
general
An exchange of spoken ideas, opinions, or information between two or more people.
Das Gespräch dauerte über eine Stunde.
The conversation lasted over an hour.
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Gespräch'.
Collocations
ein Gespräch führento have a conversationein Gespräch beginnento start a conversationein Gespräch beendento end a conversation
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Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Gespräch' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Gespräch' for formal or structured conversations, and 'Unterhaltung' for casual chats.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'gespreche', from Old High German 'gisprech', from 'gi-' (together) + 'sprech' (speech).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'Gespräch' is often used to refer to structured discussions or interviews.
Word Breakdown
ge-
together
prefix-sprech
speech
root-en
to do
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