die Kontroverse
B2a controversy
- English meaning
- a controversy
- Gender
- die — feminine
- Plural
- die Kontroversen
- CEFR level
- German B2 vocabulary list
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Kontroverse in a sentence
Die Kontroverse über dieses Thema hält schon lange an.
The controversy over this topic has been ongoing for a long time.
Declension of die Kontroverse
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kontroverse | die Kontroversen |
| Accusative | die Kontroverse | die Kontroversen |
| Dative | der Kontroverse | den Kontroversen |
| Genitive | der Kontroverse | der Kontroversen |
Where Kontroverse comes from
von gleichbedeutend lateinisch controversia im 17. Jahrhundert entlehnt; zu dem Adjektiv controversus = entgegenstehend, entgegengewandt gebildet; aus dem Präfix contra = gegen und versus = gewandt
Words that go with Kontroverse
Questions about Kontroverse
Is it der, die or das Kontroverse?
It is die Kontroverse — Kontroverse is feminine. In the plural it becomes die Kontroversen.
What is the plural of Kontroverse?
The plural of die Kontroverse is die Kontroversen.
What is the genitive of Kontroverse?
The genitive singular is der Kontroverse. The dative plural is den Kontroversen.
What does Kontroverse mean in English?
die Kontroverse means "a controversy". For example: "Die Kontroverse über dieses Thema hält schon lange an." — "The controversy over this topic has been ongoing for a long time."
What level is Kontroverse in German?
Kontroverse is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.
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