debating

dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ
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Translation of debating into German,

Noun

1.

public speaking

arguing different views in a structured exchange of reasons
Debattieren Debattierkunst Debattierpraxis
  • They joined the club to practice debating every week.Sie traten dem Club bei, um das Debattieren jede Woche zu üben.
2.

competition

formal contest of argumentation
  • The school held a debating competition last week.Die Schule veranstaltete letzte Woche einen Debattierwettbewerb.

Adjective

1.

discussion

actively engaged in formal discussion
debattierend diskutierend erörternd
  • The debating team prepared for the competition.Das debattierende Team bereitete sich auf den Wettbewerb vor.
2.

argumentative

inclined to argue or discuss
streitlustig diskussionsfreudig argumentativ
  • He is known for his debating nature in meetings.Er ist bekannt für seine streitlustige Art in Besprechungen.
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Expressions with debating: examples in English and translations in German

Debattiergesellschaft
Debattierclub
She joined the debating society at her university.

Synonyms and analogies of debating in English

Examples of debating in a sentence

  • Competitive debating improved his confidence in public speaking.
  • Debating requires strong critical thinking skills.
  • She joined the debating team in college.
  • The debating students stayed late to practice.
  • She joined the debating club to improve her skills.
  • Her debating skills often spark lively discussions.
debate
dɪˈbeɪt
Noun
1.

informal setting

informal discussion of opposing views
  • We had a lively debate about the movie.Wir hatten eine lebhafte Debatte über den Film.
2.

consideration of reasons

consideration of opposing reasons
  • The team engaged in a debate over the best strategy..Das Team führte eine Debatte über die beste Strategie
3.

formal setting

Rare
formal discussion with opposing arguments and a vote
Rare
  • The debate in parliament lasted for hours.Die Debatte im Parlament dauerte Stunden.
Verb
1.

discussion

tr./intr.
discuss a topic with different views
tr./intr.
  • They debated the merits of the new policy.Sie debattierten über die Vorzüge der neuen Richtlinie.
2.

formal discussion

tr./intr.
argue about a subject, especially in a formal manner
tr./intr.
  • Politicians will debate the new policy tomorrow..Politiker werden morgen über die neue Politik debattieren
3.

thinking

tr.Rare
consider or think over a decision
tr.Rare
  • She debated whether to accept the job offer.Sie überlegte, ob sie das Jobangebot annehmen sollte.

Expressions with debate: examples in English and translations in German

eine Debatte entfachen
eine Debatte auslösen
Her controversial statement sparked a debate on social media.
ausführliche Debatte
formelle Debatte
The committee held a full-dress debate on the new policy.
öffentliche Debatte
The proposal sparked a public debate across the city.
umstritten
diskutierbar
The outcome of the election is open to debate.
Munition in der Debatte
Argumente in der Debatte
She gathered ammunition in the debate to counter his claims.
intellektuelle Debatte
The conference hosted an intellectual debate on climate change.

Translations of "debating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasDiskutierennn.

As a natural challenger, she enjoyed debating various viewpoints.

Als geborene Skeptikerin genoss sie es, verschiedene Standpunkte zu diskutieren.

dasDebattierennn.

His consistent success in debating showcased his talent for logical reasoning.

Seine konstanten Erfolge beim Debattieren zeigten sein Talent für logisches Denken.

dieDebattenf.

In a debating context, clarity of arguments is essential for success.

In einer Debatte ist die Klarheit der Argumente entscheidend für den Erfolg.

dieDiskussionnf.

He enjoys the thrill of debating and often volunteers for local events.

Er genießt den Nervenkitzel der Diskussion und meldet sich oft freiwillig für lokale Veranstaltungen.

dieAussprachenf.

The issue we are now debating will put this policy to the test.

Der Gegenstand dieser Aussprache stellt diese Politik auf die Probe.

Adjective / Participle
diskutiertadj.

The country stays anchored to the past, still debating long-resolved historical conflicts.

Das Land ist an der Vergangenheit festgefahren und diskutiert längst geklärte historische Konflikte.

debattiertadj.

He considered himself a champion of free thought, often debating against authoritarian views.

Er betrachtete sich als Verfechter des freien Denkens und debattierte oft gegen autoritäre Ansichten.

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debating: Examples and translations in context

She gives no quarter when debating politics, dismantling weak arguments ruthlessly.

Beim Diskutieren über Politik kennt sie keine Gnade und zerlegt schwache Argumente gnadenlos.

Legislators are debating changes to the voting age in the upcoming session.

Gesetzgeber diskutieren in der kommenden Sitzung über Änderungen des Wahlalters.

Shareholders are debating whether the company should become a takeover target.

Die Aktionäre diskutieren darüber, ob das Unternehmen ein Übernahmeziel werden sollte.

Tom is a man of action; he starts projects instead of debating endlessly.

Tom ist ein Mann der Tat; er startet Projekte, statt endlos zu diskutieren.

That's the million-dollar question we've been debating in meetings all week long.

Das ist die Millionenfrage, über die wir die ganze Woche in Sitzungen diskutieren.

Local economists are debating the effectiveness of reducing domestic debt.

Lokale Ökonomen diskutieren über die Wirksamkeit der Reduzierung von Inlandsschulden.

Politicians often strike opponents when they are down, instead of debating fairly.

Politiker treten oft auf Gegner ein, die am Boden liegen, statt fair zu diskutieren.

We've been debating this for hours; time's a-wasting, let's decide now.

Wir diskutieren das seit Stunden; die Zeit drängt, lass uns jetzt entscheiden.

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