English–Korean

“debate” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoronhada

Example

회의에서 토론을했습니다.hoe ui e seo to ro neul haet sseum ni da

We had a debate at the meeting.

Illustration for 토론하다 (debate)

How to say “debate” in Korean

“Debate” in Korean is 토론하다 (toronhada).

People put forward different views on one topic, challenge one another's points, and narrow the issue toward a conclusion.

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

Example sentences with 토론하다

가족과 저녁을 먹으면서 의견을 토론했다.ka jok kkwa cheo nyeo geul meo geu myeon seo ui gyeo neul to ron haet tta

I discussed differing opinions with my family over dinner.

Tips for using 토론하다

  • This verb sounds formal and commonly suits organized academic or public exchanges rather than casual everyday talk.

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