이의 있습니다, 재판장님
iui itseumnida, jaepanjangnim
The English phrase "objection, your honor" is translated into Korean as 이의 있습니다, 재판장님 (iui itseumnida, jaepanjangnim).
This phrase is a formal statement used by a lawyer in court to challenge a point or a piece of evidence.
Which one should you use?
While 이의 있습니다, 재판장님 is a standard way to say "objection, your honor," you may also see the form 이의를 제기하겠습니다, 판사님 to mean "I will raise an objection, Your Honor."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 이의 있습니다, 판사님 is also a formal way to say "I have an objection, Your Honor."
How does it change in a sentence?
In a courtroom setting, the phrase 이의 있습니다 is the standard way to state an objection.
How do you pronounce it?
iui itseumnida, jaepanjangnim
Did you know?
- In a real Korean courtroom, the sudden shouting of 이의 있습니다! is much rarer than in American legal dramas, as Korean proceedings often follow a more deliberate, investigative procedural flow rather than a highly adversarial one.
- The word 이의 is a homonym that can refer to a 'different opinion' 異議, a 'different meaning' 異義, or even a 'different intention' 異意 depending on the Chinese characters used.
- While English speakers think of an objection as a sharp interruption, the Korean 이의 있습니다 literally translates to 'There is an objection', framing the challenge as a statement of fact.
Examples in context
- 판사님, 이의 있습니다. 이 증거는 유효하지 않다고 주장하겠습니다Your Honor, I have an objection. I will argue that this evidence is not valid.
- 이의를 제기하겠습니다, 판사님. 증인 진술은 불신할 만한 이유가 있습니다I will raise an objection, Your Honor. There are reasons to doubt the witness's statement.
- 판사님, 이의 제기할게요. 너무 제멋대로인 변호사의 질문입니다Your Honor, I will raise an objection. The defense attorney's question is too arbitrary.
- 이의 있습니다, 재판장님.iui isseumnida, jaepanjangnim.Objection, your honor.
- 이의 있습니다, 재판장님. 질문이 부적절합니다.iui isseumnida, jaepanjangnim. jilmuni bujeokjeolhamnida.Objection, your honor. The question is inappropriate.
Example conversation
A lawyer is challenging a witness's testimony during a trial.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이의 있습니다, 재판장님. 유도 질문입니다.Iui itseumnida, jaepanjangnim. Yudo jilmunimnida.Objection, your honor. This is a leading question.
- 서연 Seo-yeon이의를 받아들입니다. 질문을 수정하세요.Iuireul badadeurimnida. Jilmuneul sujeonghaseyo.Objection sustained. Please rephrase the question.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo감사합니다, 재판장님.Gamsahamnida, jaepanjangnim.Thank you, your honor.
- 서연 Seo-yeon계속 진행하세요, 현우 씨.Gyesok jinhaenghaseyo, Hyeon-u ssi.Please proceed, Mr. Hyeon-u.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 이의, CC BY-SA 4.0.
