How to say protest in Korean

Meaning

항의 means saying or showing strongly that you think something is wrong or unfair. People use it when they complain to a person, a store, a school, or an office, or when they join a public protest. It is often used with 하다: to protest or complain.

Example sentences

1. 학생들이 급식에 항의했어요.

   The students complained about the school lunch.

2. 저는 계산이 틀려서 항의했어요.

   I complained because the bill was wrong.

3. 친구가 나에게 불평을 했어요. 친구가 나에게 항의했어요.

   My friend complained to me about something.

4. 저는 차가운 커피에 항의했어요.

   I complained about the cold coffee.