Gespräch
/ɡəˈʃpʁɛːç/noun★Beginner
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.
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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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Antonyms
Related Phrases
ein ernstes Gesprächphrase
a serious conversation
ein privates Gesprächphrase
a private conversation
💡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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