Korean word

토론하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoronhada

Meaning

  • verbdebate

Example

회의에서 토론을했습니다.hoe ui e seo to ro neul haet sseum ni da

We had a debate at the meeting.

Illustration for 토론하다 (debate)

More examples

가족과 저녁을 먹으면서 의견을 토론했다.ka jok kkwa cheo nyeo geul meo geu myeon seo ui gyeo neul to ron haet tta

I discussed differing opinions with my family over dinner.

Core concept

People put forward different views on one topic, challenge one another's points, and narrow the issue toward a conclusion.

Common phrases

  • 주제에 대해 토론하다chu je e tae hae to ron ha da

    debate a topic

  • 공개적으로 토론하다kong gae jeo geu ro to ron ha da

    debate publicly

  • 친구들과 토론하다chin gu deul gwa to ron ha da

    debate with friends

Similar words

이야기하다iyagihada: Sharing thoughts, experiences, or news through relaxed speech creates a conversation.
의논하다uinonhada: Talking through a problem with others helps reach agreement or choose a solution.
상의하다sanguihada: Seeking another person's advice or approval helps decide what action to take.
논의하다nonuihada: Careful discussion of an issue leads to a decision or planned course of action.

Definition in Korean

여러 사람이 하나의 주제에 대해 자신의 의견을 제시하고 서로 반박하거나 논점을 좁혀 결론을 찾는 행위.yeo reo sa ra mi ha na ui chu je e tae hae cha si nui ui gyeo neul che si ha go seo ro pan ba ka geo na non jeo meul cho pyeo kyeol lo neul chan neun haeng wi

Word origin

The verb combines 토론 (toron, "debate") with 하다 (hada, "to do"), turning the noun into the action of debating.

Usage tips

  • This verb sounds formal and commonly suits organized academic or public exchanges rather than casual everyday talk.

Opposites

  • 회피하다hoepihadaavoidverb

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