preliminary discussion
das Vorgespräch, die Vorgespräche
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preliminary discussion
A conversation that takes place before an actual appointment, examination, job interview, or another important situation in order to exchange information and clarify the next steps.
Im Vorgespräch erklärte die Ärztin den Ablauf der Untersuchung.
During the preliminary discussion, the doctor explained how the examination would proceed.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vorgespräche |
| genitive | des Vorgespräches |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Vorgespräch | die Vorgespräche |
| accusative | das Vorgespräch | die Vorgespräche |
| dative | dem Vorgespräch | den Vorgesprächen |
| genitive | des Vorgespräches des Vorgesprächs | der Vorgespräche |
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'Vorgespräch' (preliminary discussion) is made up of 'vor' (before) and 'Gespräch' (conversation). The first part indicates that this conversation takes place before another appointment or important situation.
Vor der Operation führte der Chirurg ein ausführliches Vorgespräch mit dem Patienten.
Before the operation, the surgeon had an extensive preliminary discussion with the patient.
Common collocations include 'ein Vorgespräch führen' (to have a preliminary discussion), 'ein Vorgespräch vereinbaren' (to arrange a preliminary discussion), and 'zu einem Vorgespräch eingeladen werden' (to be invited to a preliminary discussion). These conversations often cover the process, open questions, or important personal information.
Vor dem Bewerbungstermin wurde sie zu einem kurzen Vorgespräch eingeladen.
Before the job interview, she was invited to a brief preliminary discussion.
During a 'Vorgespräch' (preliminary discussion), expectations, requirements, questions, and the next steps are often discussed. This is why the word frequently appears in professional, medical, or organizational contexts.
Im Vorgespräch besprachen die beiden ihre Erwartungen an die Zusammenarbeit.
During the preliminary discussion, the two of them discussed their expectations for the collaboration.
