C1 adjective Formal to neutral. Suitable for news articles, academic discussions, and general conversation when discussing serious topics.

kontroversiel

/kɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/

Beispiele

1

Hans seneste udtalelse var meget kontroversiel.

His latest statement was very controversial.

2

Regeringens nye politik har vist sig at være yderst kontroversiel.

The government's new policy has proven to be extremely controversial.

3

Det er et kontroversielt emne, der deler befolkningen.

It is a controversial topic that divides the population.

4

Kunstnerens værk blev betragtet som kontroversielt af mange.

The artist's work was considered controversial by many.

5

Der var en kontroversiel debat i parlamentet i går.

There was a controversial debate in parliament yesterday.

Häufige Kollokationen

et kontroversielt emne (a controversial topic)
en kontroversiel debat (a controversial debate)
en kontroversiel figur (a controversial figure)

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Nutzungshinweise

When using 'kontroversiel', consider the degree of public disagreement. It's typically used for issues, statements, or figures that genuinely cause significant public debate or contention.

Häufige Fehler

Mispronouncing the 'v' as an 'f' sound.
Using it for minor disagreements where 'diskutabel' (debatable) or 'omtvistelig' (disputable) might be more appropriate.

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Wortherkunft

From Latin 'controversus' meaning 'turned against, disputed', via French 'controversiel'.

Kultureller Kontext

Danes generally value consensus, so something described as 'kontroversiel' often highlights a departure from this norm and can be seen as noteworthy or even problematic in public discourse.

Merkhilfe

Think of 'kontroversiel' as a 'controversy-creating' word. The 'kontro' part sounds similar to 'contra' (against), and 'versiel' is similar to 'version' or 'versus', suggesting opposing viewpoints.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Not necessarily. While it often implies disagreement, it can also refer to something that sparks important discussion or challenges existing norms, which can be positive depending on the context.

Yes, you can describe a person as 'kontroversiel' if their opinions, actions, or persona often give rise to public disagreement. For example, 'Han er en kontroversiel figur i dansk politik' (He is a controversial figure in Danish politics).

'Kontroversiel' generally implies a more significant level of public disagreement and often involves strong opinions. 'Diskutabel' (debatable) can refer to something that is open to discussion or argument, but not necessarily with the same intensity or widespread public attention as 'kontroversiel'.

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