이의 있습니다
iui itseumnidaformal, court
In a Korean court a lawyer says 이의 있습니다 (iui itseumnida), "I have an objection". A fuller version is 이의를 제기합니다 (iuireul jegihamnida), "I raise an objection". It is also called 이의 (iui).
Meaning: legal objection in court (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 이의 있습니다 | iui itseumnida | formal, court |
| 이의를 제기합니다 | iuireul jegihamnida | formal |
| 이의 | iui | noun |
The lawyer usually addresses the judge as 재판장님 (jaepanjangnim) and then states the reason, for example that the question is leading.
What does it mean word for word?
이의 (iui) means objection or a different opinion. 있습니다 (itseumnida) is the formal "there is".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Court language is formal and uses -ㅂ니다 (-mnida) endings throughout.
Did you know?
- 유도 질문 (yudo jilmun) is the Korean term for a leading question, one of the common grounds for objection.
Examples in context
- 이의를 제기합니다.iuireul jegihamnida.I raise an objection.
- 이의를 받아들입니다.iuireul badadeurimnida.The objection is accepted.
Example conversation
In a courtroom, lawyer Kang objects to a question and Judge Yoon replies.
- Lawyer Kang재판장님, 이의 있습니다.jaepanjangnim, iui itseumnida.Your Honor, objection.
- Judge Yoon이유를 말씀하세요.iyureul malsseumhaseyo.State your reason.
- Lawyer Kang유도 질문입니다.yudo jilmunimnida.It is a leading question.
