Translation of German word "diskutieren" to English
diskutieren
/dɪskʊˈtiːʁən/
Meaning
VerbTo converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
How to use
The weak verb diskutieren ('to discuss / debate') conjugates regularly. Because it ends in -ieren, it does not receive the prefix ge- in the past participle (hat diskutiert). Grammatically, the topic discussed is introduced by the preposition über + accusative case (Wir diskutieren über das Problem — We are discussing the problem). To say 'discuss with someone', use mit + dative.
🇬🇧 English
discuss
Example
Wir werden über die aktuelle Politik diskutieren.
We will discuss the current politics.
Die Studenten diskutieren über die Zukunft der Gesellschaft.
The students discuss the future of society.
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Common phrases
- diskutieren über— to discuss / debate about (requires preposition 'über' + accusative)
- heiß diskutieren— to discuss heatedly / passionately
- mit Kollegen diskutieren— to discuss with colleagues
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe diskutiert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #268 in German
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The German word "diskutieren" is defined as: "To converse or debate concerning a particular topic."
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The German word "diskutieren" means "discuss" in English.
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