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debate in Swedish

debate in Swedish is debatt, diskussion, meningsutbyte — debate means to argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.

debate in Swedish

debatt
noun
diskussion
noun
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
meningsutbyte
noun
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
debattera
verb
(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 Swedish?

"debate" in Swedish is debatt, diskussion, meningsutbyte. 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 Swedish, "debate" is debatt, diskussion, meningsutbyte.

Are there other ways to say "debate" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "debate": debatt, diskussion, meningsutbyte, debattera.

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