B1 Collocation Formal

반대를 하다

bandae-reul hada

disagree

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {反對|반대}를 하다 to formally express that you disagree with a plan, proposal, or opinion in a professional or social setting.

  • Means: To oppose or object to a specific idea or action.
  • Used in: Business meetings, school debates, and serious family discussions.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use it for simple preferences like 'I don't like pizza'.
💡 (Idea) + ✋ (Stop/Face) = {反對|반대} (Opposition)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'to say no' to an idea. Use it when you don't want a plan to happen. For example, 'I oppose this plan.' It is made of '반대' (opposition) and '하다' (to do). It is a very important word for sharing your opinion.
At this level, you can use '반대하다' to talk about disagreements with friends or family. It's stronger than just saying 'I don't like it.' You use it with the particle '~에' or '~를'. For example, 'My mom opposes my hobby.' It helps you express your stance on simple topics.
B1 learners should use '반대하다' in professional or academic settings. It is a key collocation for debates. You should understand that it applies to proposals, suggestions, and opinions. It's important to distinguish this from '싫어하다' (to dislike). You can now conjugate it into various tenses and use it in 'if' or 'because' sentences to explain your reasons for opposing something.
At the B2 level, you should recognize the nuance between '반대하다' and '반대를 하다'. The latter emphasizes the noun 'opposition' as a specific action or statement. You can use it in complex sentences like 'Despite the benefits, I must oppose the project due to environmental concerns.' You also start to learn synonyms like '거부하다' (to refuse/reject) and how they differ in intensity.
Advanced learners analyze '반대하다' through its Hanja roots ({反對}). You understand the pragmatic implications of using such a direct word in a hierarchical society. You can use it rhetorically in essays or formal speeches. You are also aware of 'cushioning' techniques used to make '반대' sound more professional and less confrontational in a Korean cultural context.
Mastery involves using '반대하다' within the broader spectrum of Korean dissent. You can navigate the subtle differences between '반대' (opposition), '항의' (protest), and '이의' (objection). You understand how the phrase functions in legal texts, political discourse, and high-level literature, recognizing how the choice of this specific collocation over others can signal a speaker's specific ideological or social positioning.

Significado

To hold a different opinion or oppose a proposal.

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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.

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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)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 에 반대해요

'~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?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 새로운 회사 규칙이 마음에 안 들 때

'반대하다' is for opposing rules, plans, or opinions.

Complete the dialogue.

가: 부모님이 유학 가는 걸 허락하셨어? 나: 아니, 아직도 심하게 ( ).

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 반대하고 계셔

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

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-Informal, 2-Neutral/Formal, 3-Very Formal

'~야' is casual, '~합니다' is standard formal, '~바입니다' is written/official formal.

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Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes! '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

contrast

To agree or support a plan.

🔗

거절하다

similar

To refuse or reject an offer.

🔗

이의를 제기하다

specialized form

To raise an objection.

🔗

거부하다

similar

To reject or deny.

Dónde usarla

💼

Office Meeting

Team Leader: 이번 프로젝트는 주말에 진행합시다.

Employee: 죄송하지만, 저는 그 계획에 {反對|반대}를 합니다. 직원들의 휴식이 필요합니다.

formal
🏠

Family Dinner

Son: 저 대학 안 가고 요리 배우고 싶어요.

Father: 뭐라고? 아빠는 절대 {反對|반대}다!

neutral
🏫

School Debate

Student A: 교복 폐지에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?

Student B: 저는 학생들의 개성을 위해 교복 폐지에 {反對|반대}하지 않습니다.

formal
📱

Texting a Friend

Friend 1: 오늘 술 마시러 갈까?

Friend 2: 난 반대! 내일 시험 있잖아 ㅋㅋ

informal
📰

Political News

Anchor: 시민들이 새로운 정책에 {反對|반대}하며 거리로 나왔습니다.

formal
🎤

Job Interview

Interviewer: 상사의 부당한 지시에 {反對|반대}를 할 수 있습니까?

Applicant: 네, 회사의 이익에 반한다면 예의 바르게 {反對|반대} 의견을 내겠습니다.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Band' (반) that is 'Against' (대) the music. They are 'Banning' the idea!

Visual Association

Imagine a large red 'X' being stamped onto a blueprint or a document. The person stamping it is looking directly at the architect, 'facing' them with 'opposition'.

Rhyme

반대(Bandae) is the way, to say 'No' to the play!

Story

Min-su proposed going to the mountains for the company trip. However, Ji-won hates hiking. She stood up in the meeting, looked at the map, and said '반대해요!' She didn't just dislike it; she took a stand against the mountain plan.

Word Web

찬성 (Agreement)의견 (Opinion)거절 (Refusal)동의 (Consent)토론 (Debate)투표 (Vote)이유 (Reason)결과 (Result)

Desafío

Try to find one news article in Korean today about a '반대' (protest or opposition) and write down the reason why they are opposing.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Oponerse

Spanish is reflexive; Korean is a direct action.

French high

S'opposer

French often uses 'être contre' for daily disagreements.

German moderate

Ablehnen / Widersprechen

German has more specific verbs for different types of opposition.

Japanese high

反対する (Hantai suru)

Almost no difference; very easy for learners of both.

Arabic high

يعارض (Yu'arid)

Arabic usage is often tied to formal debate structures.

Chinese high

反对 (Fǎnduì)

Chinese doesn't need the 'hada' (do) auxiliary.

Korean high

반대하다

N/A

Portuguese high

Opor-se

Reflexive structure vs Korean's 'noun+verb' structure.

Easily Confused

반대를 하다 vs 싫어하다

Learners use '반대하다' for personal dislikes.

Use '싫어하다' for feelings/tastes and '반대하다' for opinions/plans.

반대를 하다 vs 다르다

Learners think 'different' and 'oppose' are the same.

'다르다' is just a difference in thought; '반대하다' is an active stance against.

Preguntas frecuentes (10)

Yes! '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.'

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