German Conversation · Level 121
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German word
Ansprache
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanʃpʁaːxə/
Meaning
- feminine nounspeech
Example
Er hielt eine kurze Ansprache.
He gave a short speech.
More examples
Zum Jubiläum hielt der Bürgermeister eine Ansprache.
At the anniversary celebration, the mayor gave a speech.
Core concept
A person briefly addresses listeners gathered for a particular occasion.
Common phrases
eine Ansprache halten
give a speech
eine kurze Ansprache halten
give a short speech
eine Ansprache an die Gäste richten
give an address to the guests
Similar words
Rede: An oral public address used to present opinions or information.
Vortrag: A detailed, prepared presentation on a particular subject.
Grußwort: A short greeting addressed to attendees at a ceremony or conference.
Begrüßung: A greeting given to welcome people on arrival or at a gathering.
Definition in German
Eine Rede, die direkt an eine bestimmte Personengruppe oder an einzelne Personen gerichtet ist und oft kurz und formell bleibt.
Word origin
The noun Ansprache is derived from ansprechen, a Germanic compound of an and sprechen, whose combined sense is to address someone directly.
Usage tips
- Ansprache commonly names a formal address at an event, while a longer general speech is usually called eine Rede.
Opposites
- Schweigensilencenoun
Related words
- ansprechenaddressverb
- ansprechbarapproachableadjective