discuss
word
/dɪˈskəs/
di-SKUHS
/dɪskˈʌs/
di-SKUHS
Definition
To talk about something with another person or a group, usually to share ideas, examine details, or make a decision.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and formal English. Use patterns like 'discuss a problem', 'discuss plans', and 'discuss something with someone'. Don't say 'discuss about'—'discuss' already includes the idea of 'about'.
Spanish: hablar de - debatirPortuguese (BR): discutir - conversar sobrePortuguese (PT): discutir - conversar sobreChinese (Simplified): 讨论Chinese (Traditional): 討論Hindi: चर्चा करनाArabic: يناقش - يتحدث عنBengali: আলোচনা করা - আলোচনা করা নিয়ে কথা বলাRussian: обсуждатьJapanese: 話し合う - 議論するVietnamese: thảo luận - bàn luậnKorean: 논의하다 - 토론하다Turkish: tartışmak - görüşmekUrdu: بات کرنا - بحث کرناIndonesian: mendiskusikan - membahas
Example Sentences
We need to discuss the homework after class.
basic
They discussed the new plan in the meeting.
basic
Can we discuss this tomorrow?
basic
Let’s discuss it over coffee and see what makes sense.
natural
We should discuss the budget before we promise anything.
natural
I don’t want to discuss it right now—I need a minute.
natural