See also: schwatz

German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German swaz; see schwatzen (to chat).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Schwatz m (strong, genitive Schwatzes, plural Schwatze or Schwätze, diminutive Schwätzchen n)

  1. (often in the diminutive) chat
    Synonyms: Unterhaltung, Plauderei, (chiefly southern) Plausch, (chiefly northern) Quatsch, (northern) Schnack

Usage notes

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  • The expression einen Schwatz halten, ein Schwätzchen halten (to have a chat) is neutral/positive, whereas the verb schwätzen may have a negative tone.

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Schwatz” in Duden online
  • Schwatz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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