When to use protest in Korean

When to use it

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 protested about the school lunch.

2. 저는 계산이 틀려서 항의했어요.

   I complained because the bill was wrong.

3. 엄마가 시끄러운 음악에 항의했어요.

   Mom complained about the loud music.

4. 승객들이 긴 지연에 항의했어요.

   The passengers protested the long delay.

5. 그는 불공평한 규칙에 항의했어요.

   He protested the unfair rule.

6. 손님이 차가운 커피에 항의했어요.

   The customer complained about the cold coffee.