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Gesprächsanlass

occasion for a conversation, reason to talk

noun ge-SHPRAEKHS-an-las Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Gesprächsanlass (m) is the trigger or pretext that prompts a conversation. In therapy or counselling it may be deliberately created: 'einen Gesprächsanlass schaffen' (to create an opportunity for a conversation). In everyday use it is simply what caused people to start talking.

Examples

"Der Artikel im Lokalblatt war der Gesprächsanlass für eine lange Diskussion beim Abendessen."

Natural Translation

The article in the local paper was the occasion for a long discussion at dinner.

Literal Translation

The article in-the local-paper was the conversation-occasion for a long discussion at-the dinner.

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