Eine Diskussion anstoßen
Example: Wir sollten eine Diskussion anstoßen, um neue Ideen zu finden.
Definition
"Eine Diskussion anstoßen" means to initiate or start a conversation or debate on a particular topic, often with the purpose of sharing ideas or reaching a conclusion. For example, it involves prompting others to engage in dialogue, as in "Wir sollten eine Diskussion anstoßen, um neue Ideen zu finden."
Translations
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spark a discussion -
iniciar un debate -
een discussie op gang brengen -
iniciar un debat -
lancer un débat
Etymology
The phrase "eine Diskussion anstoßen" comes from the German verb "anstoßen," meaning to push or to prompt, combined with the noun "Diskussion," meaning discussion. The verb "anstoßen" originally referred to physically pushing something, but it evolved metaphorically to mean initiating actions or conversations.
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