NOUN

Debatte/deˈbatə/debate; discussion

Debatte is a German noun that means debate or discussion. It is pronounced /deˈbatə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Debatten".

Definitions

1.formal discussion of differing opinions, especially in public or political contexts(politics; general)

a.structured exchange of arguments on a topic or question

Die Debatte im Bundestag dauerte mehrere Stunden.The debate in the Bundestag lasted several hours.

b.public dispute or controversy about an issue

Zur Zeit gibt es eine Debatte über den Klimawandel.There is currently a debate about climate change.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Debattedie Debatten
Genitiveder Debatteder Debatten
Dativeder Debatteden Debatten
Accusativedie Debattedie Debatten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Debatte" mean in English?
"Debatte" means debate or discussion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Debatte"?
"Debatte" is pronounced /deˈbatə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Debatte" der, die, or das?
"Debatte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Debatte"?
The plural of "Debatte" is "Debatten".
What part of speech is "Debatte"?
"Debatte" is a noun in German.

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