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Gesprächsthema

topic of conversation, subject of discussion

noun geh-SHPREKHS-tay-mah Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Gesprächsthema is the subject around which a conversation is organised; ein heikles Gesprächsthema is a sensitive topic of conversation. Choosing the right Gesprächsthema is often mentioned in small-talk guidance.

Examples

"Das Wetter ist ein sicheres Gesprächsthema, wenn man jemanden kaum kennt."

Natural Translation

The weather is a safe topic of conversation when you barely know someone.

Literal Translation

The weather is a safe conversation-topic when one someone barely knows.

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