die Beratungen
Translation
consultations, deliberations, discussions, counseling sessions
Examples
Die Beratungen dauerten mehrere Stunden.
The deliberations 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
Connect 'raten' to 'to rate' or evaluate something in order to give advice. 'Beratungen' refers to multiple such advisory meetings.