이의 있습니다
iui itseumnida
이의 있습니다 (iui itseumnida) is the Korean way to say I object.
이의 있습니다 is used to make a formal statement of disagreement or a legal challenge. It is the standard phrase used in actual court proceedings and is frequently seen in Korean legal dramas to signal a formal objection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means there is an objection. The noun 이의 refers to an objection, doubt or discrepancy.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
이의 있습니다 is the standard formal way to say I object in an official setting or a courtroom. For a less formal but still polite way to express that you have an objection, you can use 이의 있어요. In colloquial settings, if you want to express disbelief, skepticism or disagreement, you might use the phrase 그럴리가.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a less formal but still polite setting, you can use the form 이의 있어요.
How do you pronounce it?
iui itseumnida
Did you know?
- The word 이의 can be written with three different sets of Chinese characters, which can change the nuance from 'different opinion' to 'different meaning' or 'different intention'.
- If you were to use the formal 이의 있습니다 in a casual debate among friends, you would likely be seen as joking or being intentionally overly dramatic.
- Outside of law, the root 이의 is used in the term 이의 제기, which describes the formal process of filing an appeal or a grievance against an official decision.
Examples in context
- 공개 토론에서 이의를 제기하겠습니다.I would like to raise an objection in the public debate.
- 저는 반대 의견을 제시하고 싶습니다.I would like to present an opposing opinion.
- 회의 중에 이의가 있습니다.I have an objection during the meeting.
- 검사님, 이의 있습니다!geomsa-nim, uiui itseumnida!Prosecutor, I object!
- 변호인은 이의 있습니다.byeonhoineun uiui itseumnida.The defense lawyer objects.
Example conversation
A mock trial in a law classroom.
- 서연 Seo-yeon피고인은 당시 현장에 있었습니다.pigoinun dangsi hyeonjange isseotseumnida.The defendant was at the scene at that time.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이의 있습니다! 근거가 부족합니다.iui itseumnida! geungeoga bujokhamnida.I object! There is not enough evidence.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 증거를 다시 제출하겠습니다.geureom jeunggeoreul dasi jechulhagetseumnida.Then I will submit the evidence again.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 그렇게 하세요.ne, geureoke haseyo.Yes, please do that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 이의, CC BY-SA 4.0.
