der Disput
Translation
dispute, argument, controversy, debate
Examples
Es gab einen heftigen Disput über das Thema.
There was a heated dispute about the topic.
Der wissenschaftliche Disput dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The academic debate lasted several hours.
Grammar Patterns
a dispute ((about/over sth.)) ((über+4)) They had a dispute about the contract.
a dispute ((between sb.)) ((zwischen+3)) The dispute between the two scientists is well-known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Streit (argument), die Auseinandersetzung (confrontation), die Debatte (debate)
Etymology
From Latin 'disputare' (to discuss, to examine).
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'dispute'. It's a more formal term for a verbal conflict or an academic debate.