Example: Im Meeting wird das Thema zur Sprache kommen.
Definition
"zur Sprache kommen" means to be brought up or discussed, especially in a conversation or meeting. It refers to the act of mentioning a topic or issue so that it becomes part of the discussion, as in the example: 'The topic will be brought up in the meeting.'
Translations
come up
salir a relucir
ter sprake komen
sortir a la conversa
être abordé
Etymology
The phrase "zur Sprache kommen" literally translates from German as 'to come to speech.' It combines 'Sprache' meaning speech or language, and 'kommen' meaning to come. The phrase figuratively means that a subject arrives in the realm of conversation, highlighting how topics 'come into speech' or discussion.
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