Die Diskussion
Example: Die Diskussion über das neue Projekt dauerte mehrere Stunden.
Definition
"Die Diskussion" refers to a conversation or debate where different opinions about a topic are exchanged, usually aiming to reach a better understanding or decision. For example, "Die Diskussion über das neue Projekt dauerte mehrere Stunden" means the discussion about the new project lasted several hours.
Etymology
The word "die Diskussion" comes from the Latin word 'discussio,' which means 'examination' or 'investigation.' It was adopted into German through French 'discussion,' reflecting a formal exchange of ideas or arguments. Did you know that its roots imply a thorough shaking or sifting of ideas, much like shaking a container to see what's inside?
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"Die Diskussion" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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