German Conversation · Level 28
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German word
Diskussion
Pronunciation
IPA/dɪskʊˈsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine noundiscussion
Example
Wir hatten gestern viele Diskussionen über das Projekt.
We had many discussions about the project yesterday.
More examples
Im Meeting entstand eine kurze Diskussion über den Zeitplan.
A brief discussion about the schedule arose in the meeting.
Core concept
A group tests competing viewpoints by presenting reasons, comparing them, and narrowing the options.
Common phrases
eine Diskussion führen
have a discussion
an einer Diskussion teilnehmen
participate in a discussion
eine Diskussion über ein Thema
a discussion about a topic
Similar words
Gespräch: A casual conversation for exchanging information or personal feelings.
Besprechung: A planning meeting for settling details, responsibilities, and next steps.
Debatte: A structured debate between opposing positions that brings key issues into focus.
Unterhaltung: Light conversation intended for pleasure or friendly small talk.
Definition in German
Gesprächsform, bei der Teilnehmende verschiedene Standpunkte darlegen und abwägen, oft als Vorbereitung für Entscheidungen.
Word origin
The noun was borrowed into German from French discussion, which developed from Latin discussio and the verb discutere, 'to examine closely'.
Usage tips
- German Diskussion covers both a calm exchange and a formal debate, while Streit specifically suggests conflict or hostility.
Other meanings
- debatenoun
Opposites
- Einigkeitagreementnoun
Related words
- diskutierendiscussverb
- Diskussionsrundediscussion groupnoun