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TOPIK 4noun

논란

nollan [놀란]

논란이 · 논란을

controversy, dispute

Example

그 배우의 발언이 큰 논란이 되었어요.

The actor's comment became a big controversy.

Word parts

논 argue란 reproach

Literally 'arguing and reproaching'.

Good to know

Pronounced [놀란]: ㄴ before ㄹ becomes ㄹ. Common: 논란이 되다 'to become controversial'.