Die Unterhaltung
Example: Die Unterhaltung mit Freunden hilft oft gegen Stress.
Definition
"Die Unterhaltung" refers to a conversation or talk between people, often informal and friendly. It can also mean entertainment or amusement, such as activities that provide enjoyment and relaxation, like the example phrase where talking with friends helps relieve stress.
Etymology
The German word "die Unterhaltung" comes from the verb 'unterhalten,' meaning 'to entertain' or 'to maintain.' It combines 'unter' (under) and 'halten' (to hold), originally implying 'to keep up' or 'to support.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'conversation' and 'entertainment.'
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"Die Unterhaltung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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