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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDiscuss
/dɪsˈkʌs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To talk about a subject in detail, often to reach a decision or to share opinions.
"We need to discuss the plans for the upcoming project." - 2
To consider or examine a topic or issue in a conversation.
"The committee will discuss the new policy changes at the next meeting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'discuss' originates from the Latin 'discutere', meaning 'to shake apart' or 'to examine'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the meaning of talking about a subject in detail, reflecting the transition from a physical to a more abstract examination of ideas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Discuss" is said worldwide
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discuter
Transliteration: dis-ku-teh
"Nous devons discuter des détails du projet."
diskutieren
Transliteration: dis-ku-ti-ren
"Wir müssen die Pläne für das Projekt diskutieren."
discutere
Transliteration: dis-ku-te-re
"Dobbiamo discutere i dettagli del progetto."
discutir
Transliteration: dis-ku-teer
"Necesitamos discutir los detalles del proyecto."
discutir
Transliteration: dis-ku-teer
"Precisamos discutir os detalhes do projeto."
चर्चा करना
Transliteration: charcha karna
"हमें परियोजना के विवरण पर चर्चा करनी चाहिए।"
讨论
Transliteration: tǎolùn
"我们需要讨论项目的细节。"
논의하다
Transliteration: non-uihada
"우리는 프로젝트 세부 사항에 대해 논의해야 합니다."
議論する
Transliteration: giron suru
"私たちはプロジェクトの詳細について議論する必要があります。"
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