Pagdebatihan (en. Debate)

pag-de-ba-ti-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of argument where two sides present their respective arguments regarding an issue.

A debate was held at the school about the impact of technology on education.

Nagkaroon ng pagdebatihan sa paaralan tungkol sa epekto ng teknolohiya sa edukasyon.

A formal discussion often conducted in public places or institutions.

The debate is an important part of the democratic process.

Ang pagdebatihan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng demokratikong proseso.

Derived from the root word 'debate' combined with the affix 'pag-' and '–an'.

participate in a debate

join a discussion or argument.

makilahok sa pagdebatihan

prepare for the debate

study or research the topic before the debate.

maghanda para sa pagdebatihan

debate

A formal process of arguing over ideas or issues.

debate

argument

Statements used to support or counter a position.

argumento

Just chatting

Okay, let's just debate this during our chat later.

Sige, pagdebatehan na lang natin 'to sa chikahan mamaya.

Banter or argument

This is turning into a banter, there's no point in the debate anymore.

Parang bardagulan na 'to, wala nang silangan sa pagdebatihan.

Exchange of ideas

In this debate, the exchange of ideas is intense!

Sa pagdebatihan, malupit ang palitan ng ideya ng bawat isa!

Never-ending conversation

Sometimes, debates turn into a never-ending conversation!

Minsan ang pagdebatihan ay nagiging usapang walang hanggan!