Verb

besprechen

Translation

to discuss, to review, to talk over, to record

Er bespricht das Problem mit seinem Chef.

He is discussing the problem with his boss.

Wir müssen die Details noch besprechen.

We still need to discuss the details.

Der Kritiker wird das neue Buch besprechen.

The critic will review the new book.

((et4)) ((mit+3)) to discuss sth. with sb. We are discussing the topic with the teacher.

((et4)) to discuss/review sth. They are reviewing the new film.

diskutieren (to discuss), erörtern (to debate), verhandeln (to negotiate)

From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'sprechen' (to speak). Literally 'to speak about something'.

Imagine you 'be-speak' a topic, meaning you cover it with words, which helps remember the meaning 'to discuss'.