대립하다
To stand in opposition or conflict with another person, group, idea, or force. It implies a state of being at odds or having clashing interests.
Examples
3 of 5개인의 자유와 공공의 이익이 대립할 때가 있다.
There are times when individual freedom and public interest conflict.
노사 양측은 임금 인상안에 대해 대립했다.
Both labor and management were in conflict over the wage hike proposal.
전통적인 가치관과 현대적인 가치관이 대립한다.
Traditional values and modern values are in opposition.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dae (Against) + Rip (Stand) = Standing against each other.
Quick Quiz
개발론자와 환경론자들은 산림 개발을 두고 서로 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대립
Examples
개인의 자유와 공공의 이익이 대립할 때가 있다.
academicThere are times when individual freedom and public interest conflict.
노사 양측은 임금 인상안에 대해 대립했다.
businessBoth labor and management were in conflict over the wage hike proposal.
전통적인 가치관과 현대적인 가치관이 대립한다.
formalTraditional values and modern values are in opposition.
친구와 의견이 대립해서 기분이 좋지 않다.
informalI'm not in a good mood because my opinion conflicted with my friend's.
역사적으로 두 나라는 오랜 기간 대립해 왔다.
formalHistorically, the two countries have been in conflict for a long time.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대립 관계
adversarial relationship
대립각을 세우다
to take an antagonistic stance
대립을 해소하다
to resolve a conflict
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Commonly used in politics, sociology, and describing logical contradictions.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '독립하다' (to become independent).
Memory Tip
Dae (Against) + Rip (Stand) = Standing against each other.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 對 (opposite) and 立 (stand).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
개발론자와 환경론자들은 산림 개발을 두고 서로 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대립
Related Vocabulary
More social issues words
완화하다
B2To make something less severe, painful, or strict; to mitigate or alleviate a problem or tension.
타협
B2An agreement reached by each side making concessions. It is a way to resolve conflict by finding a middle ground.
결속하다
B2To unite or bind together people or groups for a common purpose. It refers to strengthening the solidarity and cooperation within a group.
대처하다
B2To take action or deal with a difficult situation or problem effectively. It implies responding to a challenge or crisis with a specific strategy.
배타적
B2Tending to exclude others or not being open to outside influence. It describes an attitude or system that is closed and defensive against 'others'.
근절하다
B2To completely eliminate or uproot a bad habit, social evil, or problem so that it does not occur again.
우려하다
B1To worry about, be concerned about, or feel apprehensive about something negative potentially happening.
유입되다
B1To flow in, enter, or be introduced (often used for population, capital, information, or liquids).
방치하다
B1To leave something alone or neglect it without taking care of or dealing with it.
대중
B1The general public or a large group of ordinary people in society. It often refers to people as consumers of media, culture, or politics.
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