Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Kontrobersiya
controversynoun
- Alternative meanings
controversy; public disagreement; heated debate
- Pronunciation
kon-tro-ber-SI-ya
- Root and affixes
Loanword adapted from controversy.
- Variants or conjugations
kontrobersyal; kontrobersiya nga isyu
- Related words and expressions
argument; issue; opinion; discussion
- Meaning and usage notes
Used for controversial topics in politics, society, media, religion, sports, or culture.
Society & Community, Government, Politics & Law, Ideas & Abstract Concepts
Nakahimo og kontrobersiya ang iyang pahayag.
His or her statement caused controversy.
Ang isyu nagdala og daghang kontrobersiya.
The issue brought a lot of controversy.