Debatihan (en. Debate)

/de.ba.ti.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or situation where discussions or arguments occur.
Our debate forum allowed for a deeper understanding of the issue.
Ang aming debatahian ay nagbigay-daan para sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa isyu.
A group of people engaging in debate.
The student debate forum is very engaging.
Ang debatahian ng mga estudyante ay labis na nakaa-engganyo.
An activity aimed at clarifying points through argumentation.
Some felt unwell during the debate due to intense conversation.
Naging masama ang pakiramdam ng ilan sa debatahian dahil sa matinding pag-uusap.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'debate' and 'ihan' indicating a place for argument.

Common Phrases and Expressions

discussion of issues
The process of discussing complex topics.
pagtalakay sa mga isyu

Related Words

debater
A person who participates in a debate.
debatador
argument
A logical statement that clarifies or supports a viewpoint.
argumento

Slang Meanings

discussion of opinions or ideas
Wow, our debate in class was fun, everyone shared their own opinions!
Grabe, ang saya ng debatinan namin sa klase, lahat kami nagbigay ng kanya-kanyang opinyon!
chit-chat or exchange of thoughts
Every day we debate about our favorite movies.
Araw-araw kami nagde-debatihan tungkol sa mga paborito naming pelikula.
video call or online meeting that turns into a debate
Our video call turned into a debate because there were so many different ideas.
Naging debatinan na lang ang video call namin kasi ang daming magkaibang ideya.
shouting or heated discussion
He couldn't hold back anymore, they were debating as if they were fighting!
Di na siya nakapagpigil, nagdebatihan na sila na parang nag-aaway!