debate in Russian
debate in Russian is деба́ты, спор, диску́ссия — debate means to argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
debate in Russian
деба́ты
Pronounced: debaty
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.
спор
Pronounced: spor
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.
диску́ссия
Pronounced: diskussiya
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.
обсужде́ние
Pronounced: obsuzhdeniye
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.
пре́ния
Pronounced: preniya
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.
диску́ссия
Pronounced: diskussiya
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
обсужде́ние
Pronounced: obsuzhdeniye
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
диску́ссия
Pronounced: diskussiya
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
дискути́ровать
Pronounced: diskutirovat
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
обсужда́ть
Pronounced: obsuzhdat
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
спори́ть
Pronounced: sporit
(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.
- I debated for ages whether to call him or send a message.
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What is "debate" in Russian?
"debate" in Russian is деба́ты, спор, диску́ссия. debate means: To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
How do you pronounce деба́ты?
"debate" in Russian is деба́ты, pronounced "debaty".
How do you use "debate" in a sentence?
Example: "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight." In Russian, "debate" is деба́ты, спор, диску́ссия.
Are there other ways to say "debate" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 8 translations listed for "debate": деба́ты, спор, диску́ссия, обсужде́ние, пре́ния, дискути́ровать.
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