streitbar
Translation
controversial, contentious, combative
Examples
Das ist ein sehr streitbares Thema.
That is a very controversial topic.
Er ist eine streitbare Persönlichkeit.
He is a contentious personality.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((to be)) + streitbar to be controversial The topic is controversial.
attributive: a streitbar ((noun)) a controversial... That is a controversial statement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umstritten, kontrovers; Antonyms: unumstritten, friedlich
Etymology
From 'Streit' (dispute, argument) + the suffix '-bar' (meaning '-able'). Literally 'able to be disputed' or 'capable of causing a dispute'.
Memory Tips
Think of a topic that is brought up at a 'bar' and immediately causes a 'Streit' (argument). That topic is 'streitbar'.