English–German
“discuss” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈœɐ̯tɐn/
Example
Wir erörtern das Problem im Meeting.
We discuss the issue at the meeting.
How to say “discuss” in German
“Discuss” in German is erörtern.
A meeting table holds one issue while its supporting and opposing points are laid out for balanced consideration.
Example sentences with erörtern
Im Workshop erörtern die Teilnehmer die Vor- und Nachteile.
In the workshop, the participants discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Tips for using erörtern
- Erörtern is formal and often suits official or academic contexts, while besprechen is usually more natural for everyday discussion.
Other German words for “discuss”
Wir behandeln das Thema morgen.
We will discuss the topic tomorrow.
Wir besprechen das Problem morgen.
We will discuss the problem tomorrow.
Wir diskutieren zusammen die Pläne.
We are discussing the plans together.
Wir thematisieren das Problem im Team.
We discuss the problem as a team.