No. 925 in Dutch
debat
A formal discussion or argument on a particular topic.
In a sentence
Het debat over klimaatverandering duurde de hele dag.
The debate about climate change lasted the entire day.
Here, 'debat' refers to a formal discussion on a particular topic, specifically climate change, emphasizing its duration and subject matter.
Tijdens het debat kwamen veel verschillende standpunten naar voren.
During the debate, many different viewpoints were expressed.
In this sentence, 'debat' signifies an event where diverse opinions and arguments are shared, highlighting the exchange of perspectives.
Hij gaf een krachtige toespraak in het debat.
He gave a powerful speech in the debate.
Here, 'debat' is used to denote the setting or occasion where a speech takes place, focusing on the context of the discourse.
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