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conversation partner
A person with whom one has a conversation or discussion.
Mein Gesprächspartner hörte aufmerksam zu und stellte interessante Fragen.
My conversation partner listened attentively and asked interesting questions.
This word is a clear compound made up of 'Gespräch' (conversation) and 'Partner' (partner). The '-s-' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two words. So it literally means 'Gesprächs-Partner' (conversation partner).
Für ein gutes Interview braucht man einen interessanten Gesprächspartner.
For a good interview, you need an interesting conversation partner.
Common verbs used with 'Gesprächspartner' (conversation partner) are 'haben' (to have), 'finden' (to find), 'suchen' (to look for), and 'sein' (to be). They are used to describe whether you have someone to talk to or what that person is like.
Er war ein sehr angenehmer Gesprächspartner.
He was a very pleasant conversation partner.
The word is neutral and can be used in almost any situation, whether it is a private conversation, an interview, or a business negotiation.
Die beiden Politiker waren wichtige Gesprächspartner bei den Verhandlungen.
The two politicians were important conversation partners in the negotiations.
contact person
'der Ansprechpartner' and 'der Gesprächspartner' both refer to people you speak with or have contact with. The difference lies in the role. An 'Ansprechpartner' is responsible for a specific topic and helps with questions or problems. A 'Gesprächspartner' is simply the person you are currently speaking with or discussing something with. Learners may confuse the words because you often have a conversation with an Ansprechpartner. But not every Gesprächspartner is also responsible for the issue.
Greta hört ihrem Gesprächspartner aufmerksam zu.
Greta listens attentively to her conversation partner.
Für Fragen zur Rechnung ist Herr Schneider der richtige Ansprechpartner.
For questions about the invoice, Mr. Schneider is the right contact person.