항변하다
Meaning: to argue in defense; to plead; to counter-argue
What does 항변하다 mean?
항변하다 [hangbyeonhada] is a verb meaning "to argue in defense; to plead; to counter-argue". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 항변하다 [hangbyeonhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
B 국은 자국 산업 보호를 위한 정당한 조치라고 항변하는 반면에, A 국은 공정 무역 원칙에 반한다고 주장하고 있다.
While Country B argues it is a legitimate measure to protect its domestic industry, Country A claims it goes against the principles of fair trade.
📚 From 법률, 계약
How to Use 항변하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 항변하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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