Koalitionsgespräch
coalition talks, preliminary discussions between parties on forming a government
noun ko-a-lits-YOHNS-geh-shprech Rare
Usage Note
Koalitionsgespräch denotes the early-stage exploratory or formal talks between parties considering a coalition. They precede the full Koalitionsverhandlungen. The term is often used in the plural to refer to the ongoing series of meetings.
Examples
"Die Koalitionsgespräche wurden von beiden Seiten als konstruktiv beschrieben."
Natural Translation
The coalition talks were described by both sides as constructive.
Literal Translation
The coalition-talks were by both sides as constructive described.
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