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Gesprächsverlauf

course of a conversation, how a discussion unfolds

noun ge-SHPRAEKHS-fer-lowf Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Gesprächsverlauf (m) refers to how a conversation develops over time — its structure, turns, and direction. 'Im weiteren Gesprächsverlauf stellte sich heraus, dass …' (In the further course of the conversation it emerged that …). Common in reports, therapy notes, and business summaries.

Examples

"Im weiteren Gesprächsverlauf lenkte er ein und gestand seinen Fehler ein."

Natural Translation

As the conversation continued, he relented and admitted his mistake.

Literal Translation

In-the further conversation-course steered he in and admitted his mistake.

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