convorbiri

Convorbiri is a Romanian noun that denotes a conversation or talk between two or more people. The term is used for both casual exchanges and more formal discussions, including meetings, consultations, negotiations, or diplomatic talks. The plural convorbiri is used when referring to multiple conversations.

In modern usage, convorbire can describe an interview or a recorded exchange in journalism and media, though interviu is the more common term for a published interview. Convorbire can also emphasize the conversational character of an exchange, rather than its formal structure. In literary and linguistic contexts, convorbire is used to refer to dialogue scenes, especially those presented as verbatim exchanges between characters or speakers.

The word also appears in everyday expressions and compound phrases, such as convorbire diplomatice (diplomatic talks) and convorbire telefonică (a telephone conversation) or convorbiri de afaceri (business discussions). In Romanian culture, the title Convorbiri literare is a well-known historical literary magazine founded in the 19th century, illustrating how the term has been used to signal discussions about literature and culture.

See also: dialog, conversație, interviu, discuție, convorbire diplomatice.