die Unterhaltung
Translation
conversation, entertainment, chat
Examples
Wir hatten eine nette Unterhaltung.
We had a nice conversation.
Das Fernsehen bietet leichte Unterhaltung.
Television offers light entertainment.
Grammar Patterns
to have a conversation ((with sb.)) eine Unterhaltung ((mit+3)) führen We had a long conversation.
for entertainment zur Unterhaltung The film is just for entertainment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gespräch (conversation), Konversation; Vergnügen (pleasure), Amüsement (amusement)
Etymology
From the verb 'unterhalten' (to entertain, converse). 'unter' (among) + 'halten' (to hold). The idea of holding a topic among people.
Memory Tips
Distinguish from 'der Unterhalt' (maintenance). 'Die Unterhaltung' is the feminine, 'fun' one: conversation and entertainment.