Korean word

반론

Pronunciation

Romanizationpallon

Meaning

  • nouncounterargument

Example

토론에서 그는 상대의 주장에 반론을 제기했다.to ro ne seo keu neun sang dae ui chu jang e pal lo neul che gi haet tta

In the debate, he presented a counterargument to his opponent's claim.

Illustration for 반론 (counterargument)

More examples

그는 내 반론을 듣고 잠시 생각에 잠겼다.keu neun nae pal lo neul teut kko cham si saeng ga ge cham gyeot tta

He listened to my counterargument and became absorbed in thought for a moment.

Core concept

A logical reply that pushes back against a stated position.

Common phrases

  • 반론을 제기하다pal lo neul che gi ha da

    raise a counterargument

  • 반론을 제시하다pal lo neul che si ha da

    present a counterargument

  • 반론을 듣다pal lo neul teut tta

    hear a counterargument

Similar words

반박panbak: A reply that uses logic or evidence to reject a claim.
이견igyeon: An opinion that differs from the view already presented.
반대pandae: The feeling or position of saying no to an idea or plan.

Definition in Korean

어떤 주장에 대해 반대하거나 그 주장에 대해 논리적으로 이의를 제기하는 명사.eo tteon chu jang e tae hae pan dae ha geo na keu chu jang e tae hae nol li jeo geu ro i ui reul che gi ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning opposition and argument, so its form reflects an argument set against another argument.

Usage tips

  • This word fits formal discussion more naturally than a simple disagreement because it suggests reasons and evidence rather than only a different opinion.

Opposites

Related words

  • 반론자pallonjacounterarguernoun
  • 반론권pallongwonright of replynoun

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