umstritten
controversial
Etwas, über das viele Menschen unterschiedliche Meinungen haben und oft diskutieren.
The German word "umstritten" is an adjective meaning "controversial" or "disputed".
- It is made up of "stritten", the past participle of "streiten" (to argue or dispute).
- The prefix "um" suggests "around" or "about", emphasizing contention around a topic or issue.
Similar words:
- kontrovers (controversial)
- umkämpft (contested)
- strittig (disputable)
Differences:
- Umstritten emphasizes that something is widely debated or doubted by different parties.
- Kontrovers often refers to debates especially in public or intellectual discussions.
- Strittig typically refers to something that is legally or technically disputed.
- Umkämpft usually relates to competition or fights over something, often in a physical or competitive context.
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Examples
Diese Frage ist umstritten.adjective
This question is controversial.
Das Thema bleibt umstritten.adjective
The topic remains controversial.
Seine Meinung zu dem Thema ist sehr umstritten.adjective
His opinion on the topic is very controversial.
Die Entscheidung bleibt umstritten.adjective
The decision remains controversial.
Dieses Gesetz ist umstritten.adjective
This law is controversial.
Viele umstrittene Regeln wurden gestern abgeschafft.adjective
Many controversial rules were abolished yesterday.
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