noun
forum, discussion board
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Forum (das) means 'forum' or 'discussion board', used for public or online spaces for exchange and debate. Neuter noun with plural Foren; a Latin loan forming plural with -en. Common collocations: im Forum diskutieren, im Forum schreiben. No irregular plural; declines regularly.
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In diesem Forum kann man sich mit anderen über das Thema austauschen.
In this forum you can discuss the topic with others.
Im Forum können Nutzer Fragen stellen und Antworten finden.
On the discussion board users can ask questions and find answers.
Das Forum auf der Website ist sehr aktiv.
The forum on the website is very active.
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Picture a round table (forum) where people gather to discuss topics.
sounds like the English 'forum' — same meaning.
das (neuter): imagine a neutral sign on a public noticeboard labelled 'das Forum'.
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Latin origin; plural often used as 'Foren' in German when referring to online forums.