Korean Conversation · Level 296
15 words
Korean word
항변하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationhangbyeonhada
Meaning
- verbargue against
Example
그는 그 주장에 항변했다.keu neun keu chu jang e hang byeon haet tta
He argued against that claim.
More examples
그는 억울하다고 항변했다.keu neun eo gul ha da go hang byeon haet tta
He argued that he had been treated unfairly.
Core concept
A verbal defense that meets someone else's claim or blame with firm opposition.
Common phrases
억울하다고 항변하다eo gul ha da go hang byeon ha da
argue that one is being treated unfairly
그건 오해라고 항변하다keu geon o hae ra go hang byeon ha da
argue that it is a misunderstanding
사실과 다르다고 항변하다sa sil gwa ta reu da go hang byeon ha da
argue that it differs from the facts
Similar words
반박하다panbakada: A logical response that challenges a claim by showing its errors with reasons or evidence.
변명하다pyeonmyeonghada: An attempt to avoid responsibility by explaining away a fault or questionable action.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 주장이나 비난에 대해 말로 반박하여 자신의 입장을 지키는 동사.ta reun sa ra mui chu jang i na pi na ne tae hae mal lo pan ba ka yeo cha si nui ip jjang eul chi ki neun tong sa
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of opposition and speech, creating a verb for answering a challenge with words.
Usage tips
- For casual conversation, a simpler Korean verb is often more natural, while this one gives a statement a formal and defensive tone.
Other meanings
- defend oneselfverb
Opposites
- 인정하다injeonghadaadmitverb
- 동의하다tonguihadaagreeverb
Related words
- 항변hangbyeonprotestnoun