umstritten

B2

controversial / disputed

English meaning
controversial / disputed

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umstritten in a sentence

Das Thema bleibt umstritten und kontrovers.

The topic remains controversial and disputed.

Comparative and superlative

umstritten → umstrittener → am umstrittensten

Where umstritten comes from

vom veralteten Verb umstreiten

Words that go with umstritten

Questions about umstritten

What is the comparative of umstritten?

umstritten → umstrittener → am umstrittensten.

What does umstritten mean in English?

umstritten means "controversial / disputed". For example: "Das Thema bleibt umstritten und kontrovers." — "The topic remains controversial and disputed."

What level is umstritten in German?

umstritten is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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