debating
word · lemma: debate
Definition
Discussing opposite opinions, usually in a formal or structured way, often to try to persuade others or reach a decision.
Usage & Nuances
'Debating' is often formal, used for both organized competitions ('debating team') and serious discussions. In casual speech, 'arguing' is more common for heated disagreements. It can also mean considering a decision ('debating whether to go').
Spanish: debatiendo - discutiendo (formal)Portuguese (BR): debatendoPortuguese (PT): a debaterChinese (Simplified): 辩论Chinese (Traditional): 辯論Hindi: वाद-विवाद कर रहे हैंArabic: يناقشBengali: তর্ক করা - বিতর্ক করা - ভাবা (নির্ধারণ করার জন্য)Russian: дебатировать - обсуждать - раздумывать (колебаться)Japanese: 議論する - 討論する - 迷う (決断について)Vietnamese: tranh luận - cân nhắc (quyết định)Korean: 토론하다 - 논의하다 - 고민하다 (결정에 관해서)Turkish: tartışmak - münazara etmek - karar vermeye çalışmakUrdu: بحث کرنا - مناظرہ کرنا - تذبذب کا شکار ہونا (فیصلہ کرنے کے لئے)Indonesian: berdebat - mempertimbangkan (untuk memutuskan)
Example Sentences
The students are debating in the classroom.
basic
We are debating the best solution to the problem.
basic
She is debating whether to accept the job offer.
basic
They spent all night debating politics at the party.
natural
I’ve been debating between going to the beach and staying home.
natural
We love debating random topics over coffee.
natural