die Debatte
Translation
debate, discussion, argument
Examples
Die politische Debatte war sehr intensiv.
The political debate was very intense.
Wir führen eine Debatte über den Klimawandel.
We are having a debate about climate change.
Grammar Patterns
((a debate)) ((about/on sth.)) a debate about/on something We're having a debate about the new rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Diskussion, Auseinandersetzung
Etymology
From French 'débat', related to 'battre' (to beat/strike), as in beating ideas back and forth.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'debate', making it very easy to remember.