Korean word

반대

Pronunciation

Romanizationpandae

Meaning

  • nounagainst

Example

그 제안에 저는 반대입니다.keu che a ne cheo neun pan dae im ni da

I am against that proposal.

Illustration for 반대 (against)

More examples

회의에서 반대 의견이 나왔다.hoe ui e seo pan dae ui gyeo ni na wat tta

An opposing opinion came up at the meeting.

Core concept

The stance of saying no to a claim, suggestion, or plan.

Common phrases

  • 반대 의견pan dae ui gyeon

    opposing opinion

  • 강한 반대kang han pan dae

    strong opposition

  • 반대 입장pan dae ip jjang

    opposing position

Similar words

거절keojeol: The act of refusing a request or offer.
거부keobu: A clear refusal to accept a demand or proposal.
이의iui: A formal statement that a decision or judgment is not right.
반발panbal: Strong opposition to a rule or decision expressed because of deep dissatisfaction.

Definition in Korean

어떤 주장이나 계획에 대해 동의하지 않거나 반박하려는 생각을 가리키는 명사.eo tteon chu jang i na kye hoe ge tae hae tong ui ha ji an keo na pan ba ka ryeo neun saeng ga geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its origin is the Sino-Korean formation for facing something in opposition, which developed into the modern idea of disagreeing with it.

Usage tips

  • Korean often treats disagreement as a position that can be stated formally or casually, depending on the ending used with the noun.

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