Korean word

논의

Pronunciation

Romanizationnonui

Meaning

  • noundiscussion

Example

문제를 해결하려면 모두가 논의에 참여해야 한다.mun je reul hae gyeol ha ryeo myeon mo du ga no nui e cha myeo hae ya han da

To solve the problem, everyone must take part in the discussion.

Illustration for 논의 (discussion)

More examples

이 안건은 다음 회의에서 논의가 필요하다.i an geo neun ta eum hoe ui e seo no nui ga pi ryo ha da

This agenda item requires discussion at the next meeting.

Core concept

A purposeful exchange of views tests ideas and builds agreement or prepares a decision.

Common phrases

  • 논의를 진행하다no nui reul chin haeng ha da

    advance the discussion

  • 논의에 부치다no nui e pu chi da

    submit for discussion

  • 논의 결과no nui kyeol gwa

    result of the discussion

Similar words

의논uinon: A discussion with others to consider a problem and choose a course of action.
상의sangui: A consultation that gathers another person's views before setting a plan or policy.
토의toui: A group discussion that examines one stated topic and works toward a conclusion.
토론toron: A reasoned debate where speakers support their views on a common topic.

Definition in Korean

여럿이 서로의 견해를 듣고 문제의 원인과 대책을 검토해 합의를 모으거나 결정을 준비하는 언어적 절차yeo reo si seo ro ui kyeon hae reul teut kko mun je ui wo nin gwa tae chae geul keom to hae ha bui reul mo eu geo na kyeol jeong eul chun bi ha neun eo neo jeok cheol cha

Word origin

The word 논의 (nonui, "discussion") joins 논 (no, "argument") with 의 (nui, "deliberation"), a combination that reflects reasoned consideration through conversation.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English debate, this word often describes people weighing options together before reaching agreement or making a decision.

Other meanings

  • debatenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 논의하다nonuihadadiscussverb
  • 논의되다nonuidoedabe discussedverb
  • 재논의chaenonuirenewed discussionnoun

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