debattieren/debaˈtiːʁən/to debate; to discuss formally
debattieren is a German verb that means to debate or to discuss formally. It is pronounced /debaˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "debattierte" and the past participle is "debattiert".
Definitions
1.to discuss something formally, especially with opposing views, often in a structured setting(formal discussion, argument)
a.to debate an issue or topic in a formal manner
Die Politiker debattieren im Parlament über das neue Gesetz.—The politicians are debating the new law in parliament.
2.to argue or discuss something at length about its pros and cons(general argument or exchange of views)
a.to discuss controversial questions or problems
Die Schüler debattieren über die Vor- und Nachteile von sozialen Netzwerken.—The students are debating the pros and cons of social networks.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | debattieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | debattiere |
| Present (du) | debattierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | debattiert |
| Preterite (ich) | debattierte |
| Participle II | debattiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | debattierte |
| Imperative (singular) | debattiere |
| Imperative (plural) | debattiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "debattieren" mean in English?
- "debattieren" means to debate or to discuss formally. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "debattieren"?
- "debattieren" is pronounced /debaˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "debattieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "debattieren" is "debattiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "debattieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "debattieren" becomes "debattierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "debattieren"?
- "debattieren" is a verb in German.
