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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.
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'die Diskussion' and 'die Podiumsdiskussion' both have to do with exchanging different opinions. 'Diskussion' is the general term and can take place in a class, in a team, or in a family. 'Podiumsdiskussion' refers to a specific form: several people sit publicly on a stage or podium, often with a moderator and an audience. The words can be confused because every 'Podiumsdiskussion' is also a 'Diskussion'. But not every 'Diskussion' is a 'Podiumsdiskussion'.
In der Stadthalle findet morgen eine Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema Wohnen statt.
A panel discussion on housing will take place in the town hall tomorrow.
Im Team gab es eine kurze Diskussion über den besten Termin.
The team had a short discussion about the best date.