VERB

erörtern/ɛɐ̯ˈʔœʁtɐn/to discuss; to debate; to examine

erörtern is a German verb that means to discuss, to debate, or to examine. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœʁtɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erörterte" and the past participle is "erörtert".

Definitions

1.to discuss or examine something thoroughly, especially in an academic or formal context(formal communication, discussion)

a.to consider a topic in detail

Das Thema wurde gestern ausführlich erörtert.—The topic was discussed in detail yesterday.

Conjugation

Infinitiveerörtern
Present (ich)erörtere
Present (du)erörterst
Present (er/sie/es)erörtert
Preterite (ich)erörterte
Participle IIerörtert
Konjunktiv II (ich)erörterte
Imperative (singular)erörtere
Imperative (plural)erörtert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "erörtern" mean in English?
"erörtern" means to discuss, to debate, or to examine. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "erörtern"?
"erörtern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœʁtɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "erörtern"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "erörtern" is "erörtert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "erörtern"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "erörtern" becomes "erörterte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "erörtern"?
"erörtern" is a verb in German.

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