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debates

/dɪˈbeɪts/ /dəˈbeɪts/

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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

Debatten, Auseinandersetzungen

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 Debatte über das Alter des Universums ist Tausende von Jahren alt.

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noun

Diskussionen, Auseinandersetzungen

Discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

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

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

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noun

Diskussion, Erörterung

(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 scholar specialized in medieval literature, focusing on the debates between personified virtues and vices found in 14th-century French poetry. "

Der Gelehrte spezialisierte sich auf mittelalterliche Literatur und konzentrierte sich dabei auf die Diskussionen zwischen personifizierten Tugenden und Lastern, die in französischer Dichtung des 14. Jahrhunderts zu finden sind.

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noun

Streit, Zwietracht

Strife, discord.

Examples :

"The constant debates about chores caused tension in the family. "

Die ständigen Streitigkeiten über die Hausarbeit verursachten Spannungen in der Familie.

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verb

Debattieren, 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 often debates over which TV show to watch. "

Die Geschwister streiten sich oft darüber, welche Fernsehsendung sie sehen sollen.

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verb

Kämpfen für, sich einsetzen für

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

Examples :

"The students' teams debates fiercely for the top prize in the science fair. "

Die Teams der Schüler kämpfen heftig um den Hauptpreis auf der Wissenschaftsmesse.

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verb

Erwägen, überlegen

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

Examples :

"She debates whether to go to the party or stay home and study. "

Sie überlegt, ob sie zur Party gehen oder zu Hause bleiben und lernen soll.

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