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Diskusyon

English

discussionnoun

Pronunciation

dis-koos-YON

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from discusión/discussion. In Cebuano, diskusyon is used for a discussion or exchange of ideas. For the verb to discuss a topic, hisgot is also very natural.

Meaning and usage notes

Use diskusyon for a neutral discussion, exchange of ideas, or treatment of a topic. If the discussion is a verbal fight or strong disagreement, lalis may be more precise. If it is a formal discussion with arguments, debate or lantugi may also fit.

conversationDebatediscussionexchangeideasmeetingopiniontopic
Example 1

Nindot ang diskusyon bahin sa edukasyon.

The discussion about education was good.

Example 2

Human sa taas nga diskusyon, nakahimo sila og desisyon.

After a long discussion, they made a decision.

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