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conversation
An oral exchange of information, thoughts, and opinions between two or more people; a conversation.
Wir führten ein langes Gespräch über Politik und die Welt.
We had a long conversation about politics and the world.
meeting / interview
A formal or goal-oriented discussion, for example a job interview, a feedback meeting, or a negotiation.
Morgen habe ich ein wichtiges Gespräch mit meiner Chefin.
Tomorrow I have an important meeting with my boss.
to be discussed
To be the current topic of discussions, rumors, or public interest.
Der mögliche Wechsel des Fußballspielers ist seit Wochen in allen Medien im Gespräch.
The footballer's possible transfer has been discussed in all the media for weeks.
'Das Gespräch' (the conversation) is the noun form of the verb 'sprechen' (to speak). The prefix 'Ge-' is often used to form nouns from verbs that describe an action or its result.
Nach einem langen Gespräch fanden sie eine Lösung.
After a long conversation, they found a solution.
'Gespräch' (conversation) is often combined with certain verbs. The most common are 'ein Gespräch führen' (to have/conduct a conversation), 'ein Gespräch beginnen' (to begin a conversation), 'ein Gespräch beenden' (to end a conversation), and 'ein Gespräch suchen' (to seek a conversation).
Ich muss mit dir dringend ein Gespräch führen.
I urgently need to have a conversation with you.
To name a formal conversation, 'Gespräch' (conversation/meeting) is often used as the second part of a compound word. Examples are 'das Bewerbungsgespräch' (the job interview), 'das Mitarbeitergespräch' (the employee review/meeting), or 'das Verkaufsgespräch' (the sales conversation).
Sie bereitet sich auf ihr erstes Bewerbungsgespräch vor.
She is preparing for her first job interview.
The idiom 'im Gespräch sein' (to be under discussion) is a fixed structure. It means that a person or topic is currently being discussed.
Die neue Steuerreform ist überall im Gespräch.
The new tax reform is being discussed everywhere.
discussion
Gespräch and Diskussion are spoken exchanges about a topic. Gespräch is the more general term, while Diskussion emphasizes different opinions and arguments more strongly. Use Gespräch for a normal exchange, and Diskussion when people are presenting and examining opposing positions.
Im Gespräch über die neue Regel erzählten alle, was sie davon halten.
In the conversation about the new rule, everyone said what they thought of it.
In der Diskussion über die neue Regel verglichen alle ihre Argumente.
In the discussion about the new rule, everyone compared their arguments.
