No. 792 in Danish
debat
The Danish word "debat" means "debate" or "discussion" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg deltog i en spændende debat om politik.
I participated in an exciting debate about politics.
Here, 'debat' is used to denote a formal discussion or exchange of opinions on a specific topic.
Der opstod en debat mellem kollegerne om arbejdsopgaverne.
A debate arose among the colleagues about work tasks.
In this sentence, 'debat' refers to a discussion or difference of opinion occurring spontaneously in a group setting.
Debatten har ændret mange menneskers opfattelse af emnet.
The debate has changed many people's perception of the topic.
Here, 'debat' encompasses the broader concept of ongoing discussions or societal dialogues over an extended period.
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