German word

besprechen

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃprɛçn̩/

Meaning

  • verbdiscuss

Example

Wir besprechen das Problem morgen.

We will discuss the problem tomorrow.

Illustration for besprechen (discuss)

More examples

Können wir das später kurz besprechen?

Can we briefly discuss that later?

Core concept

A topic sits at the center of a group conversation, with participants examining it together before choosing a way forward.

Common phrases

  • etwas mit jemandem besprechen

    discuss something with someone

  • ein Thema besprechen

    discuss a topic

  • einen Termin besprechen

    discuss an appointment

Similar words

sprechen: Communicate with another person through spoken language.
reden: Express thoughts or report events through speech.
diskutieren: Examine an issue by exchanging opinions and supporting reasons.
beraten: Use knowledge and experience to offer advice or develop solutions.

Definition in German

Über ein bestimmtes Thema mit anderen sprechen, um Meinungen zu sammeln oder das weitere Vorgehen festzulegen

Word origin

Besprechen joins the inseparable be- prefix to inherited Germanic sprechen, whose basic sense is speaking, and directs that speaking toward a particular subject.

Usage tips

  • The stem changes in several common forms: du besprichst, er bespricht, and the past participle is besprochen.

Other meanings

  • consultverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Besprechungdiscussionnoun
  • besprechbaropen to discussionadjective

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