Korean word

상대편

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangdaepyeon

Meaning

  • nounother side

Example

그 회의에는 상대편이 참석하지 않았다.keu hoe ui e neun sang dae pyeo ni cham seo ka ji a nat tta

The other side did not attend the meeting.

Illustration for 상대편 (other side)

More examples

토론에서 상대편 진영의 주장이 강했다.to ro ne seo sang dae pyeon chi nyeong ui chu jang i kang haet tta

The opposing camp's argument was strong in the debate.

Core concept

The opposing side in a conflict, discussion, or other situation with two sides.

Common phrases

  • 상대편 진영sang dae pyeon chi nyeong

    opposing camp

  • 상대편 대표sang dae pyeon tae pyo

    opposing side's representative

Similar words

상대방sangdaebang: The person, group, or organization involved on the other side of an interaction.
상대sangdae: A person, group, or thing that stands opposite another in an interaction, contest, or comparison.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상황에서 맞서는 쪽이나 반대편을 가리키는 말.eo tteon i ri na sang hwang e seo mat sseo neun jjo gi na pan dae pyeo neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word's deeper history is uncertain, and no reliable source confirms a more specific formation beyond its present use for an opposing side.

Usage tips

  • The word can refer to a whole team, organization, or group, so it is useful when the opposing side is larger than one individual.

Other meanings

  • other partynoun
  • opponentnoun

Opposites

  • 아군agunallynoun

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