Usage Note
Meinungsaustausch describes a conversation in which participants share and compare views; ein offener Meinungsaustausch is an open exchange of opinions. Slightly more formal than Gespräch and implies genuine back-and-forth.
Examples
"Das Treffen diente einem ersten Meinungsaustausch zwischen den Delegationen."
Natural Translation
The meeting served as an initial exchange of opinions between the delegations.
Literal Translation
The meeting served a first opinion-exchange between the delegations.
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