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Gesprächsstoff

conversation topic, talking point

noun fer-ZUN-ken Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

material for discussion

Usage Note

Gesprächsstoff (Gespräch = conversation + Stoff = material/substance) is often used in phrases like genug Gesprächsstoff liefern (provide plenty to talk about) and is common in both everyday and journalistic German.

Examples

"Das Ereignis lieferte genug Gesprächsstoff für Wochen."

Natural Translation

The event provided enough talking points for weeks.

Literal Translation

The event provided enough conversation-material for weeks.

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