quatschen
to chat, to natter, to gab
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈkvat͡ʃn̩/
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Cultural Note
The informal verb for chatting — warmer and more casual than 'reden' or 'sprechen.' 'Quatschen' implies relaxed, friendly conversation, often over coffee or drinks. It's colloquial but not vulgar, used across all ages. Perfect for describing couple talk: 'Wir haben die ganze Nacht gequatscht' (We chatted all night).
📝 Example Sentences
Wir haben stundenlang am Telefon gequatscht.
We chatted on the phone for hours.
Komm, wir quatschen bei einem Kaffee.
Come on, let's chat over coffee.
Hör auf zu quatschen und arbeite!
Stop chatting and work!