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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescauserie
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ko-zer-ee
"Après le travail, nous avons une causerie au café."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A casual gathering of people for conversation, often accompanied by refreshments.
"After work, the team often meets for a klatch at the local café to discuss their day." - 2
A social event characterized by informal chatting and interaction.
"The neighborhood klatch was a great way to meet new friends and share stories."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'klatch' originates from the Yiddish word 'klatschen', meaning 'to chat' or 'to gossip'. It entered English usage in the mid-20th century, reflecting informal social gatherings where conversation and camaraderie are central.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Klatch" is said worldwide
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causerie
Transliteration: ko-zer-ee
"Après le travail, nous avons une causerie au café."
Plauderstunde
Transliteration: plau-der-stun-de
"Nach der Arbeit haben wir eine Plauderstunde im Café."
chiacchierata
Transliteration: kiak-ki-e-ra-ta
"Dopo il lavoro, facciamo una chiacchierata al bar."
charla
Transliteration: char-la
"Después del trabajo, tenemos una charla en el café."
conversa
Transliteration: con-ver-sa
"Depois do trabalho, temos uma conversa no café."
बातचीत
Transliteration: baatchit
"काम के बाद, हम कैफे में बातचीत करते हैं।"
闲聊
Transliteration: xián liáo
"下班后，我们在咖啡馆闲聊。"
담소
Transliteration: dam-so
"일 끝나고 카페에서 담소를 나눕니다."
おしゃべり
Transliteration: oshaberi
"仕事の後、カフェでおしゃべりをします。"
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