Korean word

다툼

Pronunciation

Romanizationtatum

Meaning

  • nounquarrel

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 사소한 다툼sa so han ta tum

    minor quarrel

  • 다툼이 일어나다ta tu mi i reo na da

    a quarrel breaks out

  • 다툼을 해결하다ta tu meul hae gyeol ha da

    resolve a quarrel

Similar words

말다툼maldatum: An emotional exchange of words between people over a personal disagreement.
말싸움malssaum: A short verbal fight in which people argue with each other.
논쟁nonjaeng: A debate in which people use reasons and evidence to challenge opposing views.
갈등kaltteung: A state of tension caused by clashing thoughts or feelings within a person or between people.

Definition in Korean

서로 다른 의견 때문에 말이나 행동으로 다투는 상태나 그런 일을 이르는 말.seo ro ta reun ui gyeon ttae mu ne ma ri na haeng dong eu ro ta tu neun sang tae na keu reon i reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The noun is formed from a native Korean verb meaning to quarrel or dispute, plus a suffix that turns a verb into a noun.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • disputenoun

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