kontrobersiyal
kontrobersíyal with stress marks
controversial
Usage Note
Kontrobersiyal is derived from kontrobersiya and is frequently used in journalism and social commentary to describe topics, statements, or people that provoke strong and divided reactions. Kontrobersiyal na isyu is a stock phrase in Filipino news.
Examples
" Kontrobersiyal ang isyung iyon. "
Natural Translation
That issue is controversial.
Literal Translation
Controversial the issue that.
" Ang bagong batas ay kontrobersiyal sa maraming mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
The new law is controversial among many citizens.
Literal Translation
The new law is controversial to many citizens.
" Naging kontrobersiyal ang pahayag ng artista dahil marami ang nasaktan, kaya napilitan siyang humingi ng paumanhin sa publiko. "
Natural Translation
The actor's statement became controversial because many were offended, so he was forced to apologize to the public.
Literal Translation
Became controversial the statement of-the actor because many the got-hurt, so was-forced he to-ask-for apology to-the public.
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