adjective
strittig
contentious
The German word "strittig" is an adjective meaning "disputed" or "controversial." It comes from the verb "streiten" which means "to argue" or "to dispute."
Similar words:
- umstritten (controversial, contested)
- diskussionswürdig (worthy of discussion)
- kontrovers (controversial)
Differences:
- Strittig often refers to something actively disputed, especially in legal or formal contexts.
- Umstritten is used for broader controversies or still debated topics.
- Kontrovers tends to describe strong opposing opinions or debates, often in public discourse.
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Examples
Das Thema war in der Diskussion sehr strittig.adjective
The topic was very contentious in the discussion.
Der Vorschlag blieb bis zum Ende strittig.adjective
The proposal remained contentious until the end.
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