die Kontroverse
Translation
controversy, dispute, debate
Examples
Das Thema löste eine Kontroverse aus.
The topic triggered a controversy.
Es gab Kontroversen über das neue Gesetz.
There were controversies about the new law.
Grammar Patterns
a controversy ((about/over sth.)) a controversy about sth. There were controversies about the new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auseinandersetzung, Streit; Antonyms: Einigkeit, Konsens
Etymology
From Latin 'contra' (against) and 'versus' (turned). Literally 'turned against' each other.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English 'controversy'. Think of 'contra' (against) and 'verse' (as in versus).