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experience sharing
A meeting or conversation in which people share their personal or professional experiences, knowledge, and insights with one another.
Das jährliche Symposium dient dem Erfahrungsaustausch zwischen den Wissenschaftlern.
The annual symposium serves as a forum for experience sharing among the scientists.
The word is a typical German compound. It is made up of 'die Erfahrung' (experience), the linking '-s-', and 'der Austausch' (exchange). The meaning is literally an exchange of experiences.
Wir organisieren ein Treffen für den Austausch von Erfahrungen.
We are organizing a meeting for the exchange of experiences.
This noun is often used in formal or professional contexts. Typical phrases are 'ein reger Erfahrungsaustausch' (a lively exchange of experiences), 'ein Treffen zum Erfahrungsaustausch' (a meeting for experience sharing), or 'etwas dient dem Erfahrungsaustausch' (something serves the purpose of experience sharing).
Das Forum im Internet dient dem schnellen Erfahrungsaustausch.
The internet forum serves as a place for quick experience sharing.
To say who is exchanging experiences, the preposition 'zwischen' (between) with the dative plural is often used. For example, one speaks of 'Erfahrungsaustausch zwischen den Kollegen' (exchange of experiences among colleagues).
Der Erfahrungsaustausch zwischen den verschiedenen Abteilungen ist uns sehr wichtig.
Experience sharing among the different departments is very important to us.
conversation
'das Gespräch' and 'der Erfahrungsaustausch' both describe people talking with one another. 'Gespräch' is general and can have many topics and goals: chatting, clarifying something, planning, or negotiating. 'Erfahrungsaustausch' is more specific. It means several people talk about what they themselves have experienced or learned so that others can benefit from it. The word often fits work, courses, projects, or groups. Learners may confuse the words because experience sharing usually takes place as a conversation. But when the focus is on sharing one's own experiences, 'Erfahrungsaustausch' is more precise.
Am Wochenende treffen sich die Eltern zum Erfahrungsaustausch über das Lernen zu Hause.
On the weekend, the parents meet to share experiences about learning at home.
In der Werkstatt führt der Meister ein Gespräch mit dem neuen Auszubildenden.
In the workshop, the master craftsman has a conversation with the new trainee.