Is it wrong to say “discuss about something”?
I’ve noticed that some learners say “discuss about a problem.” My teacher told me that it’s incorrect, but I still see it sometimes. Is “discuss about” always wrong?
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Great catch! Your teacher is right: "discuss about" is a mistake, even though you’ll hear it often from native speakers and learners alike.
Here’s the simple breakdown:
The Verb: Use discuss + [topic] (No "about"!).
Correct: "Let's discuss the problem."
The Noun: Use discussion + about.
Correct: "We had a long discussion about the problem."
Hope this helps!
Yes, it’s considered incorrect. You just say discuss something.