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disputed
Describes a matter, question, or point about which there is disagreement or dispute. There is no clear, generally accepted answer or solution.
Ob die neue Steuerreform wirklich gerecht ist, bleibt strittig.
Whether the new tax reform is really fair remains disputed.
The adjective 'strittig' (disputed) derives directly from the noun 'der Streit' (dispute/argument). It therefore describes something that has the potential for a dispute or is already controversial.
Die Ursache des Unfalls ist noch strittig.
The cause of the accident is still disputed.
'Strittig' (disputed) is very often used with the verbs 'sein' (to be) or 'bleiben' (to remain). A typical construction is also 'Es ist strittig, ob...' (It is disputed whether...), used to introduce a controversial question.
Es ist strittig, ob diese Maßnahme wirklich hilft.
It is disputed whether this measure really helps.
Common nouns combined with 'strittig' (disputed) include 'ein strittiger Punkt' (a disputed point), 'eine strittige Frage' (a disputed question), 'ein strittiges Thema' (a controversial topic), or 'eine strittige Szene' (a disputed incident, in sports).
Der strittigste Punkt der Debatte war die Finanzierung.
The most disputed point of the debate was the funding.
controversial
Umstritten describes a topic, person, or decision that is judged in opposing ways and triggers discussion. Strittig usually refers to a specific question or point on which there is still no agreement. Umstritten fits the controversial project as a whole, while strittig fits the unresolved individual point.
Bei der geplanten Straße ist noch strittig, wer die zusätzlichen Kosten trägt.
When it comes to the planned road, who will cover the additional costs is still disputed.
Der geplante Bau der neuen Straße ist in der Stadt stark umstritten.
The planned construction of the new road is highly controversial in the city.
