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gossip in German

gossip in German is Tratschtante, Klatschtante, Klatschweib — gossip means casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

gossip in German

Tratschtante
noun
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Klatschtante
noun
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Klatschweib
noun
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Tratsche
noun
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Tratschweib
noun
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Klatsch
noun
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
Tratsch
noun
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
Tratschtante
noun
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
Klatschtante
noun
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
Klatschweib
noun
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
Tratsche
noun
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
klatschen
verb
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
tratschen
verb
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
lästern
verb
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
klatschen
verb
(intransitive) To talk idly.
schwatzen
verb
(intransitive) To talk idly.

What does "gossip" mean?

  1. noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
    "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger."
  2. noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
    "He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him."
  3. verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.
    "They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour."

gossip in a sentence

  • The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger.
  • She never believes gossip without checking the facts.
  • He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him.
  • They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gossip" in German?

"gossip" in German is Tratschtante, Klatschtante, Klatschweib. gossip means: Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

How do you use "gossip" in a sentence?

Example: "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger." In German, "gossip" is Tratschtante, Klatschtante, Klatschweib.

Are there other ways to say "gossip" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "gossip": Tratschtante, Klatschtante, Klatschweib, Tratsche, Tratschweib, Klatsch.

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