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.a formal or structured discussion about a topic, often with opposing arguments(politics; general)
a.formal exchange of arguments in parliament or public forums
Im Bundestag finden regelmäßig Debatten über wichtige Gesetze statt.—In the Bundestag, debates about important laws take place regularly.
2.an intensive or lively discussion about a specific subject(general)
a.public or private argumentative exchange about an issue
Die geplante Schulreform löste viele Debatten aus.—The planned school reform sparked many debates.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Debatte | die Debatten |
| Genitive | der Debatte | der Debatten |
| Dative | der Debatte | den Debatten |
| Accusative | die Debatte | die 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.
