Significado
To hold a different opinion or oppose a proposal.
Contexto cultural
In Korean corporate culture, '반대' is often expressed indirectly to save 'face' ({體面|체면}). Instead of saying 'I oppose,' one might say 'It seems difficult' ({難望|난망}하다/어렵다). Filial piety means children rarely use the word '반대하다' directly to their parents. If they do, it's considered a significant act of rebellion. On Korean portals like Naver, the 'Dislike' button is often labeled as '반대' in comment sections, making it a daily digital action. Protests in Korea often feature banners with '[Noun] 결사 반대' (Oppose [Noun] with one's life), showing the intensity of the word.
Use with '이유'
Always follow up '반대합니다' with '왜냐하면' (because) to sound more logical and less emotional.
Don't be too blunt
In Korea, saying '반대해요' directly to a boss can be a career-ending move. Use '제 생각은 조금 다릅니다' instead.
Significado
To hold a different opinion or oppose a proposal.
Use with '이유'
Always follow up '반대합니다' with '왜냐하면' (because) to sound more logical and less emotional.
Don't be too blunt
In Korea, saying '반대해요' directly to a boss can be a career-ending move. Use '제 생각은 조금 다릅니다' instead.
The 'Noun' trick
If you want to sound like a native, use '반대예요' (It's an opposition) instead of '반대해요' in casual debates.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and verb form.
저는 그 계획( ) ( ). (I oppose that plan - formal neutral)
'~에' is the most natural particle for opposing a plan.
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for using '반대하다'?
다음 중 '반대하다'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
'반대하다' is for opposing rules, plans, or opinions.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 부모님이 유학 가는 걸 허락하셨어? 나: 아니, 아직도 심하게 ( ).
The context '아니' (No) implies the parents are still opposing.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
Match: 1. 반대야 2. 반대합니다 3. 반대하는 바입니다
'~야' is casual, '~합니다' is standard formal, '~바입니다' is written/official formal.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios저는 그 계획( ) ( ). (I oppose that plan - formal neutral)
'~에' is the most natural particle for opposing a plan.
다음 중 '반대하다'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
'반대하다' is for opposing rules, plans, or opinions.
가: 부모님이 유학 가는 걸 허락하셨어? 나: 아니, 아직도 심하게 ( ).
The context '아니' (No) implies the parents are still opposing.
Match: 1. 반대야 2. 반대합니다 3. 반대하는 바입니다
'~야' is casual, '~합니다' is standard formal, '~바입니다' is written/official formal.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! '동물 학대에 반대합니다' is a perfect and common usage.
It is a verb (하다 verb).
The opposite is '찬성' (agreement/support).
No, if you are rooting against a team, use '응원하지 않다' or '상대 팀이다'.
Use '강력히 반대합니다' (strongly oppose).
Only if you are in a formal debate. In a normal class, it might sound too strong.
반대하다 is 'to oppose' (active), while 반대되다 is 'to be opposite' (passive/state).
No, for that use '맞은편' or '반대편'.
Not necessarily. It's a neutral word for a stance, but the act of opposing can be seen as negative in some social contexts.
Yes, e.g., '오늘 나는 그의 제안에 반대했다.'
Frases relacionadas
찬성하다
contrastTo agree or support a plan.
거절하다
similarTo refuse or reject an offer.
이의를 제기하다
specialized formTo raise an objection.
거부하다
similarTo reject or deny.
