English–Korean

“argument” in Korean

Korean

Also시비 (sibi) · 말다툼 (maldatum)

Pronunciation

Romanizationnonjaeng

Example

어제 친구랑 논쟁을 했어요.eo je chin gu rang non jaeng eul hae sseo yo

I had an argument with a friend yesterday.

Illustration for 논쟁 (argument)

How to say “argument” in Korean

“Argument” in Korean is 논쟁 (nonjaeng).

Two or more people put opposing opinions into words and try to show which position is right.

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

Example sentences with 논쟁

토론 끝에 작은 논쟁이 벌어졌어요.to ron kkeu se cha geun non jaeng i peo reo jeo sseo yo

A small argument broke out at the end of the discussion.

Tips for using 논쟁

  • English argument can also mean a reason that supports a claim, but 논쟁 (nonjaeng, "verbal argument") is about people verbally opposing one another.

Other Korean words for “argument”

작은 일로 시비를 벌이지 마세요.cha geun il lo si bi reul peo ri ji ma se yo

Don't start an argument over a small thing.

어제 친구와 말다툼을 했어요.eo je chin gu wa mal da tu meul hae sseo yo

I had an argument with a friend yesterday.

“argument” in other languages