English–Korean
“opposition” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpanbal
Example
학생들이 새 규칙에 반발을 표시했다.hak ssaeng deu ri sae kyu chi ge pan ba reul pyo si haet tta
The students showed opposition to the new rule.
How to say “opposition” in Korean
“Opposition” in Korean is 반발 (panbal).
A person or group pushes back against a decision, demand, rule, or policy instead of accepting it.
Example sentences with 반발
그 결정은 대중의 반발을 샀다.keu kyeol jeong eun tae jung ui pan ba reul sat tta
The decision met with public opposition.
Tips for using 반발
- In reports about schools, workplaces, and government, this word often describes a shared reaction to a new rule or decision rather than a person's general rebellious character.