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panel discussion
A public discussion round in which several experts or representatives of different opinions debate a specific topic on a stage (podium). It is usually led by a moderator, and the audience can ask questions.
Die Podiumsdiskussion zur Klimapolitik wurde live im Fernsehen übertragen.
The panel discussion on climate policy was broadcast live on television.
This word is made up of 'das Podium' (a raised stage) and 'die Diskussion' (the discussion). The '-s-' in the middle is a linking sound that connects the two parts. Literally, then, it is a discussion on a stage.
Vor der Wahl finden viele Podiumsdiskussionen statt.
Many panel discussions take place before the election.
Common verbs in connection with this word are 'an einer Podiumsdiskussion teilnehmen' (to take part in a panel discussion), 'eine Podiumsdiskussion veranstalten' (to organize a panel discussion), or 'eine Podiumsdiskussion moderieren' (to moderate a panel discussion).
Die Universität veranstaltet eine Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema künstliche Intelligenz.
The university is organizing a panel discussion on the topic of artificial intelligence.
The topic of the discussion is usually indicated with the preposition 'über' + accusative or 'zu' + dative. You take part 'an' (in) a panel discussion.
Ich habe an einer Podiumsdiskussion über die Zukunft der Arbeit teilgenommen.
I took part in a panel discussion about the future of work.
debate
Die Debatte and die Podiumsdiskussion can both be public discussions of a topic. Podiumsdiskussion additionally refers to the format involving several guests on a stage and usually a moderator, while Debatte emphasizes the exchange of arguments. Use Podiumsdiskussion for this type of stage event.
Die Podiumsdiskussion über den Klimaschutz wurde von einer Moderatorin geleitet.
The panel discussion on climate protection was led by a moderator.
Die Debatte über den Klimaschutz zeigte deutlich die unterschiedlichen Argumente.
The debate on climate protection clearly revealed the different arguments.
