German Conversation · Level 62
74 words
German word
Kontroverse
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌkɔntʁoˈvɛʁzə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncontroversy
Example
Die Kontroverse um das Projekt dauert an.
The controversy surrounding the project is ongoing.
More examples
Die neue Studie löste eine Kontroverse in den Medien aus.
The new study triggered a controversy in the media.
Core concept
A public issue becomes a visible clash of opposing positions, with the disagreement remaining open and contested.
Common phrases
eine Kontroverse auslösen
trigger a controversy
öffentliche Kontroverse
public controversy
Similar words
Debatte: A structured public exchange of opposing views aimed at reaching a decision or understanding.
Diskussion: A focused exchange of ideas used to clarify issues and move toward a conclusion.
Meinungsverschiedenheit: A difference in opinions or views between individuals or groups.
Definition in German
Eine Kontroverse ist ein öffentlicher, oft heftig geführter Streit um ein umstrittenes Thema.
Word origin
German Kontroverse is a learned borrowing from Latin controversia, formed from contra, meaning 'against', and vertere, meaning 'to turn'.
Usage tips
- Kontroverse is feminine, so the standard forms are die Kontroverse and die Kontroversen.
Other meanings
- debatenoun
- disputenoun
Opposites
- Einigkeitunitynoun
- Übereinstimmungagreementnoun
Related words
- kontroverscontroversialadjective
- Kontroversitätcontroversialitynoun