das Telefongespräch
phone call
A conversation held between two or more people over the phone.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss noch ein wichtiges Telefongespräch führen, bevor wir gehen können.
I still have to make an important phone call before we can leave.
das Telefongespräch
phone call
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is made up of three parts: 'Telefon' (telephone), the linking '-s-', and 'Gespräch' (conversation). So it literally describes a conversation that you have over the phone.
EXAMPLE
Mein Chef bat mich um ein kurzes Telefongespräch.
My boss asked me for a short phone call.
Typical verbs
'Telefongespräch' (phone call) is often combined with the verb 'führen' (to conduct/have), especially in formal contexts. Other common verbs are 'annehmen' (to take), 'beenden' (to end), or 'unterbrechen' (to interrupt).
EXAMPLE
Die Managerin führt gerade ein wichtiges Telefongespräch.
The manager is currently having an important phone call.
Use with prepositions
To name the person you are speaking with, use the preposition 'mit' and the dative. To talk about the content, you often use 'in' and the dative.
EXAMPLE
Ich hatte ein langes Telefongespräch mit meiner Mutter.
I had a long phone call with my mother.
Register and style
The word 'Telefongespräch' (phone call) is often used in a formal or business setting. It often sounds somewhat more official.
EXAMPLE
Das Protokoll des Telefongesprächs wurde per E-Mail versendet.
The minutes of the phone call were sent by email.
In real life
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