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discourse in German

discourse in German is Diskurs, Gespräch, Debatte — discourse means serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.

discourse in German

Diskurs
noun
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
Gespräch
noun
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
Debatte
noun
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
Diskurs
noun
Diskurs
noun
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
Abhandlung
noun
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
Folgerung
noun
(countable) Any rational expression, reason.
Äußerung
noun
(countable) Any rational expression, reason.
diskutieren
verb
(intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
reden
verb
(intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
Rede
verb
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.
dozieren
verb
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.
vortragen
verb
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.
debattieren
verb
To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.

What does "discourse" mean?

  1. noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
    "The book examines the political discourse of the 1960s."
  2. verb To speak or write at length about a subject.
    "He discoursed for an hour on the history of the region."

discourse in a sentence

  • The book examines the political discourse of the 1960s.
  • Public discourse around the issue has become increasingly polarized.
  • He discoursed for an hour on the history of the region.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discourse" in German?

"discourse" in German is Diskurs, Gespräch, Debatte. discourse means: Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.

How do you use "discourse" in a sentence?

Example: "The book examines the political discourse of the 1960s." In German, "discourse" is Diskurs, Gespräch, Debatte.

Are there other ways to say "discourse" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "discourse": Diskurs, Gespräch, Debatte, Abhandlung, Folgerung, Äußerung.

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