diskutieren
to discuss
To have a conversation about a specific topic in which different opinions and arguments are exchanged.
EXAMPLE
Die Politiker diskutierten stundenlang über das neue Gesetz.
The politicians discussed the new law for hours.
diskutieren
to discuss
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Meanings
Usage tips
Sentence structure with prepositions
The verb 'diskutieren' (to discuss) is usually used with two prepositions: You discuss 'über' (about) a topic (accusative) and 'mit' (with) a person (dative).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben mit den Nachbarn über den Lärm diskutiert.
We discussed the noise with the neighbors.
Common mistake
Make sure to always use the preposition 'über' with the accusative for the topic. A common source of errors is using the wrong preposition.
EXAMPLE
Die Studenten diskutieren über die Prüfungsergebnisse.
The students are discussing the exam results.
Typical collocations
Common topics that people discuss are: a problem, a solution, a plan, the future, or politics.
EXAMPLE
Können wir später über deinen Plan für das Wochenende diskutieren?
Can we discuss your plan for the weekend later?
Compare with
redensprechenstreitenbesprechenaustauschenthematisierenargumentierenauseinandersetzenerörterndebattierenphilosophierenbereden
diskutieren vs reden
to talk
Reden über means neutrally making a topic the subject of a conversation. Diskutieren is especially appropriate when different opinions or arguments are exchanged. So not every conversation about a controversial issue is automatically a discussion.
diskutieren
Im Team diskutierten wir die geplanten Arbeitszeiten und verglichen unsere Argumente.
We discussed the planned working hours as a team and compared our arguments.
reden
Im Team redeten wir über die geplanten Arbeitszeiten.
We talked about the planned working hours as a team.
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