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TOPIK 6verb

설파하다

seolpahada

설파해요 · 설파했어요 · 설파할 거예요 · 설파하세요

to expound, to preach, to argue persuasively

Example

그는 평생 평화의 중요성을 설파했습니다.

He preached the importance of peace all his life.

Word parts

설 speak파 break

Literally 'speak and break through' — explaining until others are convinced.