German word

diskutieren

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪskuˈtiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbdiscuss

Example

Wir diskutieren zusammen die Pläne.

We are discussing the plans together.

Illustration for diskutieren (discuss)

More examples

Am Abend diskutieren wir die Ideen.

In the evening, we discuss the ideas.

Core concept

People place different reasons and positions around one shared question and examine them together.

Common phrases

  • mit Freunden diskutieren

    discuss with friends

  • über Pläne diskutieren

    discuss plans

  • in der Gruppe diskutieren

    discuss in the group

Similar words

besprechen: Talk through specific details or plans to confirm them and make arrangements.
sprechen: Exchange thoughts or information through spoken words.
reden: Talk to someone or talk about a subject in an informal way.
streiten: Oppose each other forcefully in an emotional argument.

Definition in German

Argumente und Standpunkte mit anderen vergleichen, um ein Thema kritisch zu besprechen.

Word origin

German diskutieren was borrowed through French discuter from Latin discutere, meaning to examine or investigate carefully.

Usage tips

  • German diskutieren can suggest arguing or debating more readily than English discuss, so it may sound stronger in a disagreement.

Other meanings

  • argueverb
  • debateverb

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