English–Korean

“argue” in Korean

Korean

Also논쟁하다 (nonjaenghada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchujanghada

Example

그는 회의에서 계속 주장했어요.keu neun hoe ui e seo kye sok chu jang hae sseo yo

He kept arguing at the meeting.

Illustration for 주장하다 (argue)

How to say “argue” in Korean

“Argue” in Korean is 주장하다 (chujanghada).

Putting one's own view forward clearly and standing by it in a discussion.

Full entry for 주장하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 주장하다

피해자는 법정에서 자신의 권리를 주장했다.pi hae ja neun peop jjeong e seo cha si nui kwol li reul chu jang haet tta

The victim asserted their rights in court.

Tips for using 주장하다

  • In everyday conversation, this can sound stronger than simply sharing an opinion, so it suits firm positions better than casual thoughts.

Other Korean words for “argue”

형제들이 어제 밤에 논쟁했어.hyeong je deu ri eo je pa me non jaeng hae sseo

The brothers argued last night.

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