discussing
word · lemma: discuss
/dɪˈskəsɪŋ/
di-SKUH-sing
/dɪskˈʌsɪŋ/
di-SKUH-sing
Definition
The present participle of 'discuss'. It means talking about something in order to share ideas, examine a topic, or make a decision.
Usage & Nuances
'Discuss' is usually followed directly by the topic: 'discuss the problem', not 'discuss about the problem'. 'Discussing' often appears after verbs like 'be', 'start', 'keep', and in phrases like 'be discussing plans'.
Spanish: discutiendo - hablando dePortuguese (BR): discutindo - conversando sobrePortuguese (PT): a discutir - a falar sobreChinese (Simplified): 讨论 - 谈论Chinese (Traditional): 討論 - 談論Hindi: चर्चा कर रहे हैं - बात कर रहे हैंArabic: يناقش - يتحدث عنBengali: আলোচনা করা - আলোচনা করছেRussian: обсуждатьJapanese: 話し合っている - 議論しているVietnamese: thảo luậnKorean: 논의하다 - 토론하다Turkish: tartışmak - görüşmekUrdu: زیرِ بحث لانا - تبادلہ خیال کرناIndonesian: membahas - mendiskusikan
Example Sentences
We are discussing the homework now.
basic
They were discussing the new teacher at lunch.
basic
She is discussing her plans with her family.
basic
We’re still discussing whether it’s worth the money.
natural
I heard they’re discussing a move to a bigger office.
natural
Instead of discussing it over text, let’s talk in person.
natural