debate in Dutch
debate in Dutch is debat, bespreking, discussie — debate means to argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
debate in Dutch
debat
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
bespreking
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
discussie
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
discussie
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
meningsverschil
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
bespreken
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
debatteren
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
uitpraten
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
What does "debate" mean?
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verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
"The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight."
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verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
"She debated whether to accept the job offer."
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noun A formal discussion of opposing views, often ending in a vote or decision.
"The parliamentary debate lasted late into the night."
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debate in a sentence
- The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight.
- Students debated both sides of the issue in class.
- She debated whether to accept the job offer.
- The parliamentary debate lasted late into the night.
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What is "debate" in Dutch?
"debate" in Dutch is debat, bespreking, discussie. debate means: To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
How do you use "debate" in a sentence?
Example: "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight." In Dutch, "debate" is debat, bespreking, discussie.
Are there other ways to say "debate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "debate": debat, bespreking, discussie, meningsverschil, bespreken, debatteren.
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