Translation
to discuss
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Word origin
An international word from Latin discutere (to shake apart), which drifted from breaking a thing to pieces to examining a question from every side. Esperanto took it through French discuter.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- discutere
- English cognates
- discuss, discussion
Examples
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We discussed the plan for two hours.
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They are discussing the new law.
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I do not want to argue with you.
Both constructions are good Esperanto: takes the topic straight as an object, and holds it at arm's length with . The word spans the same range as in French: a calm exchange of views, but also a heated one, so ! from a parent means "no arguing". The noun is ; a formal debate leans on o when you want the ongoing process.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 4: diskuti, fiŝo, Kristnasko and 5 more words.