ADJECTIVE
umstritten/ʊmˈʃtʁɪtn̩/controversial; disputed; debatable
umstritten is a German adjective that means controversial, disputed, or debatable. It is pronounced /ʊmˈʃtʁɪtn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "umstrittener" and "umstrittensten".
Definitions
1.controversial or disputed; the subject of disagreement(general/opinion)
a.describes something about which people have different opinions or which is widely debated
Seine Ansichten sind sehr umstritten.—His views are very controversial.
b.said of persons, works, or topics that provoke debate or argument
Die Entscheidung bleibt in der Fachwelt umstritten.—The decision remains disputed among experts.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | umstritten |
|---|---|
| Comparative | umstrittener |
| Superlative | umstrittensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umstritten" mean in English?
- "umstritten" means controversial, disputed, or debatable. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "umstritten"?
- "umstritten" is pronounced /ʊmˈʃtʁɪtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "umstritten"?
- The comparative of "umstritten" is "umstrittener" and the superlative is "umstrittensten".
- What part of speech is "umstritten"?
- "umstritten" is a adjective in German.
