der Plausch
chat
A relaxed, friendly conversation about everyday things.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Essen hatten wir noch einen gemütlichen Plausch.
After dinner, we had a pleasant chat.
der Plausch
chat
der Plausch, die Plausche
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Plausch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Plausche |
| genitive | des Plauschs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Plausch | die Plausche die Pläusche |
| accusative | den Plausch | die Plausche die Pläusche |
| dative | dem Plausch | den Plauschen den Pläuschen |
| genitive | des Plauschs des Plausches | der Plausche der Pläusche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Register and style
'Plausch' (chat) is mainly used in casual everyday language. The word often gives a description a cozy, personal tone.
EXAMPLE
Beim Plausch in der Küche haben wir die Zeit ganz vergessen.
We completely lost track of time while chatting in the kitchen.
Purpose of a visit
The expression 'auf einen Plausch' (for a chat) often occurs with 'vorbeikommen' (to drop by) or 'sich treffen' (to meet). It states the purpose of the visit or meeting; after 'auf', the accusative is used here.
EXAMPLE
Komm doch morgen auf einen Plausch vorbei.
Why don't you drop by tomorrow for a chat?
In real life
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