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discussion
A conversation in which different opinions on a particular topic are exchanged and examined.
Nach dem Vortrag gab es eine lebhafte Diskussion mit dem Publikum.
After the lecture, there was a lively discussion with the audience.
to be under discussion
To be the subject of a debate or decision; to not yet be decided.
Ob die Kantine renoviert wird, steht noch zur Diskussion.
Whether the cafeteria will be renovated is still under discussion.
to put up for discussion
To bring a topic or proposal into a group so that it can be talked about and considered.
Der Abteilungsleiter stellte die neuen Arbeitszeitmodelle zur Diskussion.
The department head put the new working-time models up for discussion.
'Die Diskussion' (discussion) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'diskutieren' (to discuss). If you know the verb, you can easily infer the meaning of the noun.
Wir haben lange über dieses Thema diskutiert.
We discussed this topic for a long time.
'Diskussion' (discussion) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical ones are: 'eine Diskussion führen' (to lead/conduct a discussion), 'eine Diskussion beginnen' (to begin a discussion), 'eine Diskussion anstoßen' (to initiate a discussion), or 'sich an einer Diskussion beteiligen' (to take part in a discussion).
Der Professor führte die Diskussion sehr souverän.
The professor led the discussion very confidently.
The expressions 'zur Diskussion stehen' (to be under discussion) and 'etwas zur Diskussion stellen' (to put something up for discussion) are important. 'Stehen' means that something is already a topic. 'Stellen' means that someone proposes a topic.
Die Frage der Finanzierung steht noch zur Diskussion.
The question of financing is still under discussion.
The topic of a discussion is usually introduced with the preposition 'über' and the accusative. You have a discussion about something.
Die Diskussion über die neuen Regeln dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The discussion about the new rules lasted several hours.
conversation
Gespräch and Diskussion are spoken exchanges about a topic. Gespräch is the more general term, while Diskussion emphasizes different opinions and arguments more strongly. Use Gespräch for a normal exchange, and Diskussion when people are presenting and examining opposing positions.
In der Diskussion über die neue Regel verglichen alle ihre Argumente.
In the discussion about the new rule, everyone compared their arguments.
Im Gespräch über die neue Regel erzählten alle, was sie davon halten.
In the conversation about the new rule, everyone said what they thought of it.
