noun
discussion, debate
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Diskussion is a feminine noun meaning 'discussion' or 'debate'. Gender: die. Plural: Diskussionen. Common collocations: Diskussion über (about) or Diskussion mit (with). Regular feminine declension with plural -en and dative plural den Diskussionen. Used for formal or informal debates; no verb or reflexive properties.
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Der Moderator leitete die Diskussion, obwohl viele Teilnehmer anderer Meinung waren.
The moderator led the discussion, although many participants disagreed.
Die Diskussion über das Thema wurde hitzig.
The debate about the topic got heated.
Die Diskussion dauerte zwei Stunden.
The discussion lasted two hours.
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Picture several people sitting around a table talking and exchanging ideas — a discussion.
Like English 'discussion' — very similar pronunciation.
Feminine (die) — remember 'die Diskussion', like many abstract nouns ending in '-tion'.
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Can be used for formal and informal exchanges of ideas; 'Debatte' is a near synonym often used for more formal or political debates.