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talk show
A discussion or conversation round, often broadcast on television or radio, in which guests speak about a specific topic.
Gestern Abend lief ein interessanter politischer Talk im Fernsehen.
An interesting political talk show was on television last night.
talc
A very soft mineral that is processed into powder (talcum) and used in industry, cosmetics, and medicine.
Talk wird in vielen Kosmetikprodukten als Puderbasis verwendet.
Talc is used in many cosmetic products as a powder base.
The word 'Talk' has two completely different meanings. The context makes clear what is meant: if it is about media, politics, or entertainment, it means a discussion round or talk show. If it is about chemistry, cosmetics, or geology, it means the mineral.
In dem politischen Talk wurde über die neue Steuerreform diskutiert.
The new tax reform was discussed on the political talk show.
In media contexts, 'Talk' is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Typical phrases are 'in einem Talk sein/sitzen' (to be/sit on a talk show), 'einen Talk moderieren' (to host a talk show), or 'ein politischer Talk' (a political talk show).
Die Kanzlerin war gestern Abend zu Gast in einem Talk.
The chancellor was a guest on a talk show last night.
The meaning 'Mineral' (mineral) is used almost only in specialized or technical contexts. In everyday life, the product made from it, 'Talkumpuder' (talcum powder), is more commonly known.
Talk ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff in der Kunststoffindustrie.
Talc is an important raw material in the plastics industry.
talk show
Talk can refer to the discussion itself, especially when guests publicly discuss a topic. Talkshow explicitly refers to the moderated television or radio program as a format. In a broadcast, both words are possible, but they place the emphasis in different areas.
Im Talk über hohe Mieten kamen mehrere Betroffene zu Wort.
Several people affected by high rents had their say in the talk.
Die Talkshow über hohe Mieten wurde am Freitag im Fernsehen ausgestrahlt.
The talk show about high rents was broadcast on television on Friday.
