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논쟁하다 meaning and pronunciation

nonjaenghada · debate; argue

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 40821
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 논쟁하다, 논쟁함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    생각이 다른 사람들이 서로 자신의 생각이 옳다고 말이나 글로 다투다.

    English: debate; argue — For people with different thoughts to argue by speaking or writing in order to claim that their own idea is right.

    Examples

    • 논쟁하는 과정.
    • 사람들과 논쟁하다.
    • 상사와 논쟁하다.
    • 찬반 양측이 논쟁하다.
    • 거세게 논쟁하다.
    • 격렬하게 논쟁하다.
Origin
論爭하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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