contention in Norwegian

contention in Norwegian is krangel, strid, påstand — contention means a claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.

contention in Norwegian

krangel

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

strid

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

påstand

noun

A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.

What does "contention" mean?

noun A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
"It is her contention that the policy will backfire."
noun Heated disagreement or dispute.
"The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings."
noun Competition between parties or systems for a limited resource.
"Several processes were in contention for the same memory."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

contention in a sentence

It is her contention that the policy will backfire.
His main contention was that students learn better after a good night's sleep.
The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings.
The size of the garden fence was a constant point of contention between the neighbours.

Similar words in Norwegian

strife

Common Norwegian translations

the of to and in I that for you it on with

Frequently asked questions

What is "contention" in Norwegian?

"contention" in Norwegian is krangel, strid, påstand. contention means: A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.

How do you use "contention" in a sentence?

Example: "It is her contention that the policy will backfire." In Norwegian, "contention" is krangel, strid, påstand.

Are there other ways to say "contention" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "contention": krangel, strid, påstand.

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