No. 11,766 in Polish
kontrowersyjna
"Kontrowersyjna" means "controversial" in English.
In a sentence
Jej kontrowersyjna decyzja wywołała burzliwą dyskusję.
Her controversial decision sparked a heated discussion.
Here, 'kontrowersyjna' describes 'decyzja' (decision), indicating that the decision caused differing opinions among individuals.
Kontrowersyjna teoria naukowa zyskała zarówno zwolenników, jak i przeciwników.
The controversial scientific theory gained both supporters and opponents.
In this case, 'kontrowersyjna' qualifies 'teoria' (theory), suggesting the idea is debated or disputed within academic circles.
Ten film jest uważany za kontrowersyjny ze względu na swoje przesłanie.
This movie is considered controversial due to its message.
Here, 'kontrowersyjny' is used to describe 'film', implying that the movie's content provokes discussion or disagreement.
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