Die Kontroverse
Example: Die Kontroverse um das neue Gesetz dauert schon Wochen an.
Definition
"Die Kontroverse" refers to a prolonged public disagreement or debate about a particular issue, often involving opposing opinions and strong arguments. For example, the controversy around the new law has been ongoing for weeks, highlighting differing viewpoints.
Etymology
The word "die Kontroverse" comes from the Latin 'controversia,' meaning 'dispute' or 'controversy.' It entered German through French and Latin influences, reflecting the nature of conflicting opinions or debates. Did you know? The term originally referred to legal disputes before becoming more general.
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"Die Kontroverse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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