VERB
disputieren/dɪspuˈtiːʁən/to dispute; to debate; to argue (formally)
disputieren is a German verb that means to dispute, to debate, or to argue (formally). It is pronounced /dɪspuˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "disputierte" and the past participle is "disputiert".
Definitions
1.to discuss or debate something with arguments, often in a formal or academic context(formal conversation, academic/legal)
a.to argue or debate a topic rationally and in detail
Die Professoren disputieren stundenlang über philosophische Fragen.—The professors debate philosophical questions for hours.
b.to engage in a formal dispute
Die Kandidaten disputierten sachlich über die geplante Reform.—The candidates debated the proposed reform objectively.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | disputieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | disputiere |
| Present (du) | disputierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | disputiert |
| Preterite (ich) | disputierte |
| Participle II | disputiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | disputierte |
| Imperative (singular) | disputiere |
| Imperative (plural) | disputiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "disputieren" mean in English?
- "disputieren" means to dispute, to debate, or to argue (formally). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "disputieren"?
- "disputieren" is pronounced /dɪspuˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "disputieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "disputieren" is "disputiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "disputieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "disputieren" becomes "disputierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "disputieren"?
- "disputieren" is a verb in German.
