besprechen

Besprechen is a German verb meaning to discuss, talk over, or deliberate a topic, usually in a formal or thorough way. It is formed from be- plus sprechen and is used transitively with a direct object such as das Thema, eine Angelegenheit, or Vorschläge. The prefix be- signals a sense of thorough handling, and the verb generally behaves as a single unit in inflection.

Conjugation and forms: In the present tense the forms are ich bespreche, du besprichst, er/sie/es bespricht; wir besprechen, ihr besprecht, sie besprechen. The simple past forms are ich besprach, du besprichst (historically besprichst is correct in some usages), er besprach; wir besprachen, ihr bespracht, sie besprachen. The past participle is besprochen, and the auxiliary used is haben: Wir haben das Thema besprochen.

Usage: Besprechen is common in meetings, planning, and reviews, where topics or decisions are examined more systematically. Examples: Wir müssen das Thema heute besprechen. Der Vorstand hat die Vorschläge besprochen. It can denote a formal or definitive discussion of a matter or issue.

Related terms: The noun Besprechung refers to a discussion or a meeting. Synonyms include diskutieren and erörtern, though besprechen often implies a more structured or conclusive examination of the subject.

Summary: Besprechen is a transitive German verb used to indicate a thorough, often formal discussion of a topic, typically with a direct object and in contexts such as meetings or decision-making.