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Stand opposite each other in Korean 🇰🇷


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stand opposite each other 맞서다
How to say “stand opposite each other” in Korean? “맞서다”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “맞서다” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on stand opposite each other in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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맞서다 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break the word into parts: “맞” can remind you of “match” (as in opposing forces) and “서다” means “to stand.” Visualize two opponents standing face‐to‐face.
• Think of it as “standing against” someone—you’re literally standing (서다) to face and oppose (맞) them.

Explanation:
• 맞서다 means “to stand opposite each other” or “to confront/oppose.” It implies actively facing an opposing force, idea, or opponent.

Synonyms:
• 대항하다 (dae-hang-ha-da) – to resist or oppose
• 반대하다 (ban-dae-ha-da) – to oppose

Conjugations:
• Infinitive: 맞서다 (mat-seo-da)
• Present (plain): 맞선다 (mat-seon-da) | Polite Present: 맞서요 (mat-seo-yo)
• Past (plain): 맞섰다 (mat-seot-da) | Polite Past: 맞섰어요 (mat-seot-seo-yo)
• Future (plain): 맞설 것이다 (mat-seol geo-si-da) | Polite Future: 맞설 거예요 (mat-seol geo-ye-yo)
• Present Progressive (polite): 맞서고 있어요 (mat-seo-go i-sseo-yo)
• Imperative (polite): 맞서세요 (mat-seo-se-yo)

Example Sentences:
1. Two opposing sides stood against each other on the battlefield.
 Korean: 전장에서 두 부대가 맞섰어요.
 Romanized: Jeonjangeseo du budae-ga matseot-seo-yo.

2. The two leaders stood opposite each other during the debate.
 Korean: 토론 중에 두 지도자가 맞섰어요.
 Romanized: Toron jung-e du jidoja-ga matseot-seo-yo.

3. She courageously stands up to injustice.
 Korean: 그녀는 부당함에 맞서요.
 Romanized: Geunyeoneun budang-hame matseo-yo.

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