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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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
Pronounced: diskussiya
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
обсужде́ние
noun
Pronounced: obsuzhdeniye
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
диску́ссия
noun
Pronounced: diskussiya
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
дискути́ровать
verb
Pronounced: diskutirovat
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
обсужда́ть
verb
Pronounced: obsuzhdat
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
спори́ть
verb
Pronounced: sporit
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]

What does "debate" mean?

  1. verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
    "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight."
  2. verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
    "She debated whether to accept the job offer."
  3. 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 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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