B2 verb Neutral

반대하다

pan.dɛ.ha.da

To disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against them. Used to present the counter-argument in academic tasks.

Examples

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1

그녀의 부모님은 그 결혼을 반대하셨다.

Her parents opposed the marriage.

2

많은 전문가들이 이 정책에 반대하고 있다.

Many experts are opposing this policy.

3

내 생각은 너랑 반대야.

My thought is the opposite of yours.

Word Family

Noun
반대
Verb
반대하다
Adverb
반대로
Adjective
반대되는
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Memory Tip

Ban-dae: Think of a 'Ban' on an idea because you 'Dae' (don't) like it.

Quick Quiz

나는 그 계획이 너무 위험하다고 생각해서 ( ) 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 반대

Examples

1

그녀의 부모님은 그 결혼을 반대하셨다.

everyday

Her parents opposed the marriage.

2

많은 전문가들이 이 정책에 반대하고 있다.

formal

Many experts are opposing this policy.

3

내 생각은 너랑 반대야.

informal

My thought is the opposite of yours.

4

노동조합은 구조조정에 반대하며 파업을 선언했다.

business

The union declared a strike opposing the restructuring.

5

이 이론에 반대하는 증거들이 발견되었다.

academic

Evidence opposing this theory has been discovered.

Word Family

Noun
반대
Verb
반대하다
Adverb
반대로
Adjective
반대되는

Common Collocations

강력히 반대하다 to strongly oppose
의견에 반대하다 to oppose an opinion
반대 입장 opposite position
정반대 the exact opposite
반대 방향 opposite direction

Common Phrases

반대 의견을 내다

to voice an opposing opinion

반대편

the opposite side

반대로 말하면

on the other hand / speaking conversely

Often Confused With

반대하다 vs 거절하다

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Usage Notes

Essential for presenting 'cons' in an IELTS 'Advantages and Disadvantages' essay.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '반대' (opposite) with '반드시' (necessarily).

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Memory Tip

Ban-dae: Think of a 'Ban' on an idea because you 'Dae' (don't) like it.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 反 (opposite) and 對 (facing/towards).

Grammar Patterns

~에 반대하다 ~하는 것에 반대하다

Quick Quiz

나는 그 계획이 너무 위험하다고 생각해서 ( ) 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 반대

Related Vocabulary

충돌

A clash, collision, or conflict between objects, people, or...

 이견

A difference of opinion or a dissenting view regarding a par...

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