debate in Finnish
debate in Finnish is väittely, debatti, väitellä — debate means to argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
debate in Finnish
väittely
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.
debatti
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.
väittely
debatti
(frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.
väitellä
(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 Finnish?
"debate" in Finnish is väittely, debatti, väitellä. 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 Finnish, "debate" is väittely, debatti, väitellä.
Are there other ways to say "debate" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "debate": väittely, debatti, väitellä.
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