German Conversation · Level 84
57 words
German word
Besprechung
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʃprɛçʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmeeting
Example
Wir haben heute um zehn Uhr eine Besprechung.
We have a meeting at ten today.
More examples
Viele Kollegen konnten wegen Urlaub nicht an der Besprechung teilnehmen.
Many colleagues were unable to attend the meeting because of vacation.
Core concept
Colleagues sit together to exchange views, clarify an issue, and agree on what happens next.
Common phrases
an einer Besprechung teilnehmen
take part in a meeting
zu einer Besprechung einladen
invite someone to a meeting
Similar words
Gespräch: An informal conversation or discussion between two or more people.
Meeting: An English-derived term for a planned business meeting.
Sitzung: A formal session for official business in a committee or organization.
Konferenz: A large gathering for presentations, discussions, and sharing information.
Definition in German
Besprechung ist eine Zusammenkunft von Personen, um Angelegenheiten zu diskutieren und Entscheidungen zu treffen.
Word origin
The noun Besprechung comes from besprechen, meaning to discuss or confer, with -ung marking the resulting activity or event.
Usage tips
- German commonly uses eine Besprechung haben for attending or holding a scheduled meeting, while Gespräch is broader and can mean a conversation.
Other meanings
- consultationnoun
- discussionnoun
Opposites
- Einzelgesprächone-on-one conversationnoun
Related words
- Besprechungsprotokollmeeting minutesnoun
- Besprechungsleitermeeting chairnoun