역설하다
Meaning: to strongly argue; to emphasize
What does 역설하다 mean?
역설하다 [yeogseolhada] is a verb meaning "to strongly argue; to emphasize". It is rated C1 on the CEFR scale, which means advanced — academic and professional contexts. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 역설하다 [yeogseolhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
일부 전문가들은 공공재로서의 플랫폼 규제 법안이 필요하다고 역설합니다.
Some experts strongly argue that legislation regulating platforms as public goods is needed.
📚 From 시사 토론
일부는 핵심 인재 소수에게만 집중 투자해야 한다고 주장하였으나 인사 담당 부사장은 다다익선의 관점에서 전 직원 역량 강화를 역설하였다.
Some argued that investment should be concentrated on a select few key talents, but the VP of HR emphasized strengthening all employees' capabilities from the perspective that the more the better.
How to Use 역설하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 역설하다 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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