die Debatte
Translation
debate, discussion, argument
Examples
Es gab eine hitzige Debatte im Parlament.
There was a heated debate in parliament.
Die Debatte über das neue Gesetz dauert an.
The debate about the new law is ongoing.
Grammar Patterns
a debate about+4 ((sth.)) a debate about sth. The politicians are having a debate about taxes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Diskussion (discussion), Auseinandersetzung (dispute), Streitgespräch (argument)
Etymology
From French 'débat'. It is a cognate of the English word 'debate'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English 'debate', making it easy to remember. Just learn the feminine article 'die'.