Noun
der Diskurs
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʊʁs/
discourse (verbal exchange or conversation)
B2
rank #4,955
plural Diskurse
Meanings
Noun
- discourse (verbal exchange or conversation)
Example sentence
Nach dem Vortrag entwickelte sich ein lebhafter Diskurs.
After the talk a lively discussion developed.
Word forms
singular
der Diskurs
plural
die Diskurse
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Diskurs
Accusativeden Diskurs
Dativedem Diskurs
Genitivedes Diskurses
Plural
Nominativedie Diskurse
Accusativedie Diskurse
Dativeden Diskursen
Genitiveder Diskurse
Usage
- einen Diskurs führen — Conduct a discourse or discussion; the word is relatively formal.
- Diskurs / Gespräch — Gespräch is the ordinary general word for a conversation.
Der Vortrag führte zu einem offenen Diskurs über Bildung.
The talk led to an open discussion about education.