No. 15,243 in German
umstrittene
"Umstrittene" means "controversial" or "disputed" in English.
In a sentence
Die umstrittene Entscheidung führte zu langen Debatten.
The controversial decision led to lengthy debates.
Here, 'umstrittene' describes the noun 'Entscheidung' (decision), implying it is the subject of controversy.
Dieser Professor ist für seine umstrittenen Theorien bekannt.
This professor is known for his controversial theories.
In this sentence, 'umstrittenen' modifies the noun 'Theorien' (theories), highlighting that these theories provoke debate or disagreement.
Das Thema war sehr umstritten unter den Experten.
The topic was highly controversial among the experts.
The adjective 'umstritten' directly describes 'Thema' (topic), indicating its potential to cause differing opinions.
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