English–Korean

“quarrel” in Korean

Korean

Also다투다 (tatuda)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtatum

Example

작은 오해로 두 사람 사이에 다툼이 생겼다.cha geun o hae ro tu sa ram sa i e ta tu mi saeng gyeot tta

A small misunderstanding led to a quarrel between the two people.

Illustration for 다툼 (quarrel)

How to say “quarrel” in Korean

“Quarrel” in Korean is 다툼 (tatum).

Different opinions collide in words or actions, creating a quarrel or dispute between people.

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

Example sentences with 다툼

회의 중 사소한 다툼으로 의견이 엇갈렸다.hoe ui chung sa so han ta tu meu ro ui gyeo ni eot kkal lyeot tta

Opinions diverged because of a minor quarrel during the meeting.

Tips for using 다툼

  • This word covers more than a brief verbal spat and can also describe a serious dispute about opinions or rights.

Other Korean words for “quarrel”

어젯밤에 그들은 다투었어요.eo jet ppa me keu deu reun ta tu eo sseo yo

They quarreled last night.

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