분쟁
A state of disagreement or argument between parties, often involving conflicting interests. It can range from personal disputes to international conflicts.
Examples
3 of 5이웃 간의 층간소음 분쟁이 법정까지 갔다.
The dispute over floor noise between neighbors went to court.
국제 사회는 무력 분쟁을 종식시키기 위해 노력하고 있다.
The international community is striving to end armed conflicts.
친구랑 말다툼이 분쟁으로 번졌어.
An argument with a friend turned into a dispute.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pun-Jeng. 'Pun' as in 'puncture'. A puncture in a relationship causes a dispute.
Quick Quiz
두 기업은 특허권을 두고 치열한 법적 ___을 벌이고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 분쟁
Examples
이웃 간의 층간소음 분쟁이 법정까지 갔다.
everydayThe dispute over floor noise between neighbors went to court.
국제 사회는 무력 분쟁을 종식시키기 위해 노력하고 있다.
formalThe international community is striving to end armed conflicts.
친구랑 말다툼이 분쟁으로 번졌어.
informalAn argument with a friend turned into a dispute.
정치적 이념의 차이는 종종 사회적 분쟁의 원인이 된다.
academicDifferences in political ideology often cause social disputes.
계약 조항 해석을 두고 양사 간에 분쟁이 발생했습니다.
businessA dispute arose between the two companies over the interpretation of contract clauses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
분쟁에 휘말리다
to get caught up in a dispute
분쟁의 소지
grounds for dispute
분쟁을 겪다
to experience a dispute
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Often used in news and academic texts to describe long-standing disagreements.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '분쟁' for a simple '싸움' (fight). '분쟁' sounds more formal and systemic.
Memory Tip
Pun-Jeng. 'Pun' as in 'puncture'. A puncture in a relationship causes a dispute.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 紛 (tangled/confused) and 爭 (to struggle/compete).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
두 기업은 특허권을 두고 치열한 법적 ___을 벌이고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 분쟁
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