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discourse
A theoretical, often academic or public debate or discussion of a particular topic, in which arguments are exchanged.
Der politische Diskurs über die Zukunft der Arbeit wird von vielen Experten verfolgt.
The political discourse about the future of work is being followed by many experts.
'Diskurs' (discourse) is a word from educated and academic language. It is rarely used in normal everyday speech, but rather in formal or academic contexts.
In der Philosophie gibt es einen langen Diskurs über den freien Willen.
In philosophy, there is a long discourse about free will.
The topic of the discourse is almost always connected with the preposition 'über' (about) and the accusative.
Der aktuelle Diskurs über den Klimawandel ist sehr emotional.
The current discourse about climate change is very emotional.
Common verbs used with 'Diskurs' (discourse) are 'einen Diskurs führen' (to conduct a discourse), 'sich an einem Diskurs beteiligen' (to participate in a discourse), or 'einen Diskurs anstoßen' (to initiate a discourse).
Die neue Studie hat einen wichtigen Diskurs über Bildungsgerechtigkeit angestoßen.
The new study has initiated an important discourse about educational equity.
discussion
A Diskussion is usually a specific exchange of opinions about a particular topic. A Diskurs refers more to a broader, often academic or public debate in which different positions are connected over a longer period. Use „Diskussion“ for a single conversational situation, and „Diskurs“ for the larger context.
Der öffentliche Diskurs über den Klimaschutz hat sich in den letzten Jahren verändert.
Public discourse on climate protection has changed in recent years.
In der heutigen Diskussion tauschten die Experten ihre Meinungen zum Klimaschutz aus.
In today's discussion, the experts exchanged their opinions on climate protection.
