Debate (en. Pagtatalo)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun

A formal discussion or conversation about a question or issue where participants express their opinions and arguments.

The debate was lively and full of strong arguments.

Ang debate ay naging masigla at puno ng mahigpit na mga argumento.

A method of exchanging ideas where there are peers who support and oppose a position.

Participants need to be prepared for questions in the debate.

Kailangan ng mga kalahok na maging handa para sa mga tanong sa debate.

verb

To engage in a debate or discussion on a subject.

They debated about the school policies.

Sila ay nag-debate tungkol sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.

to engage in debate

To participate in a debate or discussion.

makipagdebate

argument

A type of debate where participants argue their ideas or opinions.

pagtatalo

discussion

A broader conversation where the arguments may not be formal.

diskusyon

argument

There was an argument between the students in the debate.

Nagkaroon ng alitan sa pagitan ng mga estudyante sa debate.

exchange of opinions

I enjoyed the exchange of opinions we had in the debate.

Masaya ako sa palitan ng opinyon namin sa debate.

back-and-forth

I couldn't handle him in the back-and-forth in the debate yesterday.

Hindi ko siya nakayanan sa bika-bika sa debate kahapon.

argument/dispute

Sometimes, the debate just turns into an argument.

Minsan, ang debate ay nagiging pagtatalo na lang.