VERB
diskutieren/dɪskuˈtiːʁən/to discuss; to debate
diskutieren is a German verb that means to discuss or to debate. It is pronounced /dɪskuˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "diskutierte" and the past participle is "diskutiert".
Definitions
1.to talk about something with others, often considering different opinions(conversation, exchange of arguments)
a.to have a discussion on a certain topic
Wir haben lange über das Problem diskutiert.—We discussed the problem for a long time.
b.to exchange arguments in a debate
Die Politiker diskutieren im Parlament über das neue Gesetz.—The politicians are debating the new law in parliament.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | diskutieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | diskutiere |
| Present (du) | diskutierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | diskutiert |
| Preterite (ich) | diskutierte |
| Participle II | diskutiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | diskutierte |
| Imperative (singular) | diskutier |
| Imperative (plural) | diskutiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "diskutieren" mean in English?
- "diskutieren" means to discuss or to debate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "diskutieren"?
- "diskutieren" is pronounced /dɪskuˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "diskutieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "diskutieren" is "diskutiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "diskutieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "diskutieren" becomes "diskutierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "diskutieren"?
- "diskutieren" is a verb in German.
