German Conversation · Level 19
90 words
German word
Debatte
Pronunciation
IPA/deˈbatə/
Meaning
- feminine noundebate
Example
Wir haben gestern eine Debatte über das Thema geführt.
We had a debate about the topic yesterday.
More examples
Im Radio hörte ich eine Debatte über Umweltschutz.
On the radio, I heard a debate about environmental protection.
Core concept
A public forum where opposing sides present and challenge arguments about one issue.
Common phrases
eine Debatte führen
have a debate
in einer Debatte argumentieren
argue in a debate
Similar words
Diskussion: A joint discussion in which several people consider a problem and exchange ideas.
Gespräch: An informal talk between two or more people about daily matters or ordinary topics.
Streit: A fierce verbal fight marked by anger and emotional disagreement.
Auseinandersetzung: A serious confrontation caused by a fundamental difference in position or opinion.
Definition in German
Debatte ist ein öffentlich geführter Austausch von Argumenten zu einem Thema, oft mit klaren Pro- und Kontraseiten.
Word origin
German Debatte was borrowed from French débat, which developed from Old French debatre, meaning to fight or argue over something.
Usage tips
- Debatte is feminine, with the forms die Debatte and die Debatten; the common phrase is eine Debatte über ein Thema führen.