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Plausch

informal chat, cozy brief conversation

noun PLOWSH Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Plausch (m) is an informal, affectionate word for a brief, friendly chat, even more casual than Plauderei. 'Wir hatten einen netten Plausch' (We had a nice chat). Common in southern Germany and Austria, always with a warm, cosy connotation.

Examples

"Nach der Versammlung gab es noch einen geselligen Plausch bei Kaffee und Kuchen."

Natural Translation

After the meeting there was a convivial chat over coffee and cake.

Literal Translation

After the meeting gave there still a convivial chat at coffee and cake.

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