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Debatte

debate

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dieDebattef

Meaning of Debatte

Deutsch

eine formelle Diskussion mit gegensätzlichen Meinungen

English

a formal discussion with opposite opinions

debate

Pronunciation

German
/deˈbatə/

Debatte with English translation

Debatte usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Debatte dauerte zwei Stunden.

The debate lasted two hours.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

In der Debatte hatten beide Seiten gute Argumente.

In the debate, both sides had good arguments.

Debatte synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Debatte, Aussprache, Diskussion, Streitgespräch, Erörterung, Auseinandersetzung, Streit, and Verhandlung

A
🇩🇪German
Aussprache

A rather formal and less common word for a discussion, often aimed at reaching agreement. It does not necessarily imply a conflict.

B1rare word
Diskussion
🇩🇪German

The most general and neutral word: any discussion of a topic with different opinions. Very close to 'Debatte', but usually less formal.

B1very often
S
🇩🇪German
Streitgespräch

A verbal argument in which the participants strongly disagree. It is more confrontational and conflict-like than 'Debatte'.

B1rare word
E
🇩🇪German
Erörterung

A detailed and structured examination of a topic, especially in school, university, or formal speech. It is closer to analysis than to a debate.

B1often
A
🇩🇪German
Auseinandersetzung

A broad term that can mean a dispute, clash of opinions, or even conflict. Usually stronger and more tense than 'Debatte'.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

S
🇩🇪German
Streit

A common word for an argument or quarrel between people. More emotional and conflict-filled than the neutral 'Debatte'.

B1very often
V
🇩🇪German
Verhandlung

Negotiations between parties, usually about a contract, terms, or solving a problem. It is not a debate for its own sake, but a search for agreement.

B1very often
K
🇩🇪German
Konferenz

An official meeting or conference. It is not the debate itself, but an event where debates can take place.

B1often

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Questions about this word

What does Debatte mean?

a formal discussion with opposite opinions

How do you pronounce Debatte?

Debatte is pronounced [deˈbatə].

How is Debatte used in a sentence?

The debate lasted two hours. Translation: Die Debatte dauerte zwei Stunden.

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