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debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

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noun

Debatte, Diskussion

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

Examples :

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

Nach einer vierstündigen Debatte stimmte der Ausschuss dafür, den Antrag zu vertagen.

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noun

Diskussion, Debatte

An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"The debate over the age of the universe is thousands of years old."

Die Diskussion über das Alter des Universums ist Jahrtausende alt.

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noun

Diskussion, Auseinandersetzung

Discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"There has been considerable debate concerning exactly how to format these articles."

Es gab eine erhebliche Diskussion darüber, wie genau diese Artikel formatiert werden sollen.

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noun

Debatte, Disputation

(frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.

Examples :

"The student's debate on the best way to study for exams was a lively discussion. "

Die Debatte des Schülers über den besten Weg, sich auf Prüfungen vorzubereiten, war eine lebhafte Diskussion.

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noun

Streit, Zwietracht

Strife, discord.

Examples :

"The debate over who should wash the dishes tonight created a lot of discord in the family. "

Der Streit darüber, wer heute Abend das Geschirr spülen soll, führte zu viel Zwietracht in der Familie.

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verb

Debattieren, erörtern, diskutieren

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Examples :

""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."

Debattier mich, Feigling!", knurrte der völlig normale Intellektuelle.

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verb

Kämpfen, streiten

Examples :

"The siblings debated loudly over who got to choose the movie. "

Die Geschwister stritten sich lautstark darüber, wer den Film aussuchen durfte.

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verb

Kämpfen für, sich einsetzen für

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

Examples :

"The students debated the best way to improve their school's recycling program. "

Die Schüler debattierten über den besten Weg, das Recyclingprogramm ihrer Schule zu verbessern.

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verb

Erwägen, nachdenken, überlegen

To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

Examples :

"Before making a decision about which college to apply to, I debated the pros and cons of each option. "

Bevor ich mich entschied, für welches College ich mich bewerben sollte, erwog ich die Vor- und Nachteile jeder Option.

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