A2Officesemi-formal
Wir schweifen vom Thema ab.
We're getting off topic.
In German
Wir schweifen vom Thema ab.
VEER SHVY-fen fom TAY-ma AP.
🇬🇧 English
We're getting off topic.
🇪🇸 Español
Nos estamos desviando del tema.
🇮🇹 Italiano
Stiamo divagando.
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Note
A useful phrase for politely but firmly bringing a discussion back on track. It's often followed by a suggestion to return to the agenda.
Example Sentences
1
Ich glaube, wir schweifen vom Thema ab. Lassen Sie uns zum ursprünglichen Punkt zurückkehren.
I think we're getting off topic. Let's return to the original point.
A participant notices the conversation has veered off course and politely redirects it.
2
Das ist zwar interessant, aber wir schweifen vom Thema ab. Wir müssen uns auf die Tagesordnung konzentrieren.
That's interesting, but we're getting off topic. We need to focus on the agenda.
The meeting chair gently reminds participants to stick to the agenda.