Korean word

논쟁

Pronunciation

Romanizationnonjaeng

Meaning

  • nounargument

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 논쟁을 벌이다non jaeng eul peo ri da

    have an argument

  • 논쟁이 벌어지다non jaeng i peo reo ji da

    an argument breaks out

  • 논쟁을 펼치다non jaeng eul pyeol chi da

    engage in an argument

Similar words

토론toron: A planned debate where speakers take turns giving views and supporting reasons.
논의nonui: A discussion that weighs a problem and works toward agreement or a choice.
말다툼maldatum: A heated personal argument in which rising feelings lead to harsh words.
다툼tatum: A quarrel or dispute that can involve words or actions between people.

Definition in Korean

서로 다른 의견이나 주장을 말로 다투어 옳고 그름을 가리는 일.seo ro ta reun ui gyeo ni na chu jang eul mal lo ta tu eo ol ko keu reu meul ka ri neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines 논 (non, "reasoned discussion") and 쟁 (jaeng, "struggle or contest"), framing a verbal clash as a contest between positions.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • quarrelnoun
  • debatenoun
  • disputenoun

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