diskutieren
Meaning and Usage
"Diskutieren" means "to discuss" in English. It is used to refer to the act of engaging in a conversation or debate to exchange different viewpoints or opinions on a particular topic.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "diskutieren" is a verb. It is derived from the noun "Diskussion" (discussion) and the suffix "-ieren," which is commonly used to form verbs in German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "diskutieren" and its English counterpart "to discuss" share similar meanings and usage, making it relatively easy to understand and use in both languages.
Cultural Context
In German culture, discussions or debates are often seen as important for exchanging ideas and reaching consensus, especially in academic and professional settings.
Example Sentences
- Wir müssen dieses Problem diskutieren. (We need to discuss this problem.)
- Sie diskutierten angeregt über Politik. (They had an animated discussion about politics.)
Memory Tips
Associate "diskutieren" with the English word "discuss" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Diskussion (feminine, singular) - the discussion
- Der Meinungsaustausch (masculine, singular) - the exchange of opinions
- Sich unterhalten (verb) - to converse
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A (as "diskutieren" is a verb)
Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich diskutiere (I discuss)
- Du diskutierst (You discuss)
- Er/Sie/Es diskutiert (He/She/It discusses)
- Wir diskutieren (We discuss)
- Ihr diskutiert (You all discuss)
- Sie diskutieren (They discuss)