Have an argument Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənt
HAV un AR-gyuh-ment
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɑːɡjuːmənt
hav UN AH-gyoo-muhnt
Definition
To talk with someone in an angry or strong way because you disagree about something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for verbal disagreements, not physical fights. Often with 'with': 'have an argument with someone.' Can sound more formal than 'have a fight,' which may refer to a physical or intense dispute. 'Argument' here means a heated discussion, not just any debate.
Spanish: discutir - tener una discusiónPortuguese (BR): ter uma discussão - brigar (verbalmente)Portuguese (PT): ter uma discussão - discutirChinese (Simplified): 争吵 - 吵架Chinese (Traditional): 爭吵 - 吵架Hindi: बहस करना - झगड़ा करनाArabic: يتجادل - يخوض شجاراً لفظياًBengali: তর্ক করা - ঝগড়া করা (মৌখিক)Russian: поспорить - поссоритьсяJapanese: 口論するVietnamese: tranh cãi - cãi nhauKorean: 언쟁하다 - 말다툼하다Turkish: tartışmak - ağız kavgası etmekUrdu: بحث کرنا - جھگڑا کرنا (باتوں میں)Indonesian: bertengkar - beradu argumen
Example Sentences
Let’s try not to have an argument about this again.
natural
She doesn’t like to have an argument in public.
natural
I had an argument with my friend yesterday.
basic
They often have an argument about money.
basic
Did you have an argument with your brother?
basic
We sometimes have an argument, but we always make up quickly.
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