die Beratungen
Translation
consultations, deliberations, discussions, advice sessions
Examples
Die Beratungen dauerten mehrere Stunden.
The consultations lasted several hours.
Wir bieten kostenlose Beratungen an.
We offer free consultations.
Grammar Patterns
consultations on/about ((sth.)) consultations on/about sth. The consultations on the new contract begin tomorrow.
to be in deliberations to be in deliberations The politicians are still in deliberations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Besprechung (meeting), die Diskussion (discussion); Antonyms: die Anweisung (instruction)
Etymology
From the verb 'beraten' (to advise), with the suffix '-ung' to form a noun, and '-en' for the plural. 'be-' (prefix) + 'raten' (to advise).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'rate' as in 'to rate' or assess a situation to give advice. 'Beratungen' are multiple sessions of this.