der Plausch
Translation
chat, small talk, chinwag
Examples
Wir hielten einen kurzen Plausch.
We had a short chat.
Ein Plausch mit den Nachbarn ist immer nett.
A chat with the neighbours is always nice.
Grammar Patterns
einen Plausch halten to have a chat We often have a chat about the weather.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gespräch (conversation), Unterhaltung (conversation), Schwätzchen (little chat)
Etymology
From the verb 'plauschen' (to chat), which may have onomatopoeic origins.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'plush'. Imagine having a comfortable, 'plush' chat on a sofa.