B2 noun Formal

논거

non.ɡʌ

The logical basis or grounds for an argument or reasoning; the evidence used to support a claim.

Examples

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1

주장을 뒷받침할 확실한 논거를 대 봐.

Give me a solid argument to back up your claim.

2

본 제안서는 시장 조사를 논거로 채택하고 있습니다.

This proposal adopts market research as its grounds.

3

학술 논문에서는 객관적인 논거 제시가 필수적이다.

In academic papers, presenting objective grounds is essential.

Word Family

Noun
논거
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Memory Tip

Non-geo: 'Non' as in 'Logic (논리)' and 'Geo' as in 'Grounds (근거)'. Logic-Grounds.

Quick Quiz

상대방의 주장을 비판하려면 명확한 ( )가 있어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 논거

Examples

1

주장을 뒷받침할 확실한 논거를 대 봐.

informal

Give me a solid argument to back up your claim.

2

본 제안서는 시장 조사를 논거로 채택하고 있습니다.

business

This proposal adopts market research as its grounds.

3

학술 논문에서는 객관적인 논거 제시가 필수적이다.

academic

In academic papers, presenting objective grounds is essential.

4

토론에서 상대방의 논거를 반박하는 것은 중요하다.

formal

It is important to refute the opponent's arguments in a debate.

5

사람들은 각자의 논거를 들어 찬반 의견을 나누었다.

everyday

People shared their pro and con opinions using their own grounds.

Word Family

Noun
논거

Common Collocations

논거를 제시하다 to present grounds
확실한 논거 solid grounds
논거를 보강하다 to reinforce an argument
타당한 논거 valid grounds
논거가 부족하다 to lack evidence/grounds

Common Phrases

논거를 들다

to cite grounds

객관적 논거

objective grounds

논거의 타당성

validity of grounds

Often Confused With

논거 vs 근거

근거 is a general term for 'basis/evidence', while 논거 specifically refers to evidence used in a logical argument.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Writing and Speaking when explaining 'why' you hold a certain opinion.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '이유' (simple reason) instead of the more sophisticated '논거' in academic writing.

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Memory Tip

Non-geo: 'Non' as in 'Logic (논리)' and 'Geo' as in 'Grounds (근거)'. Logic-Grounds.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 論 (discuss/logic) + 據 (rely/base).

Grammar Patterns

~을 논거로 ~에 대한 논거

Quick Quiz

상대방의 주장을 비판하려면 명확한 ( )가 있어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 논거

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