gesprächsbereit
Translation
ready to talk, open to discussion, willing to negotiate
Examples
Der Politiker ist gesprächsbereit.
The politician is ready to talk.
Sie zeigte sich für eine Lösung gesprächsbereit.
She showed herself to be open to discussion for a solution.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be ready to talk The parties are ready to talk.
to be open to discussion ((for sth.)) She is open to discussion for a compromise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verhandlungsbereit (ready to negotiate), offen (open); Antonyms: unzugänglich (unapproachable), verschlossen (closed-off)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gespräch' (conversation) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'bereit' (ready). Literally "conversation-ready".
Memory Tips
Imagine two people at a table, 'bereit' (ready) for a 'Gespräch' (conversation).