one-on-one conversation
das Einzelgespräch, die Einzelgespräche
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one-on-one conversation
A conversation with one individual, usually in private, as opposed to a conversation in a group.
Die Lehrerin führte mit jedem Schüler ein Einzelgespräch über seine Lernfortschritte.
The teacher had a one-on-one conversation with each student about their learning progress.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Einzelgespräche |
| genitive | des Einzelgespräches |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Einzelgespräch | die Einzelgespräche |
| accusative | das Einzelgespräch | die Einzelgespräche |
| dative | dem Einzelgespräch | den Einzelgesprächen |
| genitive | des Einzelgespräches des Einzelgesprächs | der Einzelgespräche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Einzelgespräch' (one-on-one conversation) is made up of 'Einzel' (individual) and 'Gespräch' (conversation). The first part indicates that the conversation takes place with one individual.
Nach dem Unterricht bat die Lehrerin ihn zu einem Einzelgespräch.
After class, the teacher asked him to have a one-on-one conversation.
Common collocations include 'ein Einzelgespräch führen' (to have a one-on-one conversation), 'zu einem Einzelgespräch bitten' (to ask someone to have a one-on-one conversation), and 'ein Einzelgespräch vereinbaren' (to arrange a one-on-one conversation). The person you are speaking with is often introduced with 'mit' (with) and the dative case.
Der Personalchef führte mit der neuen Mitarbeiterin ein Einzelgespräch.
The HR manager had a one-on-one conversation with the new employee.
'Einzelgespräch' (one-on-one conversation) is often followed by 'über' (about) with the accusative case when the topic is mentioned. The word is frequently used in schools, the workplace, counseling, and support services.
Wir vereinbarten ein Einzelgespräch über seine beruflichen Ziele.
We arranged a one-on-one conversation about his professional goals.
