Meaning
To engage in a spoken exchange of ideas or information with someone.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). A conversation is often seen as a tool to reach a goal.
Use it to sound professional
Replace 'sprechen' with 'eine Unterhaltung führen' in formal emails.
Meaning
To engage in a spoken exchange of ideas or information with someone.
Use it to sound professional
Replace 'sprechen' with 'eine Unterhaltung führen' in formal emails.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
Ich möchte mit Ihnen eine Unterhaltung ____.
The correct collocation for 'Unterhaltung' is 'führen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch möchte mit Ihnen eine Unterhaltung ____.
The correct collocation for 'Unterhaltung' is 'führen'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds too formal.
Related Phrases
ein Gespräch führen
synonymTo have a discussion
