Argument in different languages

Argument in Different Languages

Discover 'Argument' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

An 'argument' is a powerful tool for expressing ideas and exchanging opinions. It holds cultural significance across the globe as a means of intellectual discourse and debate. Have you ever wondered how this concept translates in other languages? Understanding the nuances of words like 'argument' in different cultures can enrich your communication skills and broaden your cultural perspective.

For instance, in Spanish, an argument is known as 'una discusión', while in German, it's 'eine Diskussion'. In French, it's 'un argument' when referring to a reason or ground for a claim, and 'une dispute' when referring to a quarrel. These translations not only provide linguistic insights but also reflect the cultural contexts in which they are used.

Join us as we delve into the translations of 'argument' in various languages, from the romantic tones of Italian to the rhythmic cadences of Japanese. This journey will be an exciting exploration of language, culture, and the human capacity for expressive communication.

Argument


Argument in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaansargument
“Argument” in Afrikaans comes from the Dutch word for disagreement, rather than the English word for a logical debate.
Amharicክርክር
In addition to meaning 'argument', “ክርክር” can also refer to 'the process of chewing food' or a 'disagreement between people.
Hausamuhawara
In Hausa, the word "muhawara" can also mean "admonition" or "speech"
Igboarụmụka
The Igbo word "arụmụka" also means "discussion" or "conversation."
Malagasyfandresen-dahatra
The word “fandresen-dahatra” literally means “to pull out the tongue” in Malagasy.
Nyanja (Chichewa)mkangano
The word "mkangano" in Nyanja (Chichewa) can also refer to a "dispute" or "quarrel".
Shonanharo
The word 'nharo' (argument) in Shona can also refer to a heated disagreement or a debate.
Somalidood
The Somali word "dood" can also refer to a "conversation" or "debate".
Sesothongangisano
In Sesotho, 'ngangisano' can also refer to a 'debate' or 'dispute' with a connotation of two or more parties actively engaging in a discussion or argument.
Swahilihoja
The Swahili word "hoja" can also mean "proof" or "evidence".
Xhosaimpikiswano
The Xhosa word "impikiswano" (argument) is derived from the verb "ukuphikisa" (to oppose).
Yorubaariyanjiyan
The word "ariyanjiyan" can also refer to a heated debate or discussion
Zuluimpikiswano
The word "impikiswano" (argument) in Zulu comes from the root word "pika", meaning "to pick" or "to choose".
Bambarasɔsɔli
Ewenyahehe
Kinyarwandaimpaka
Lingalalikanisi
Lugandaenkaayana
Sepedingangišano
Twi (Akan)akyinnyeɛ

Argument in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicجدال
The word "جدال" in Arabic can also refer to "disputation" or "debate" in a religious or academic context.
Hebrewטַעֲנָה
In 1 Kings 5:18 it denotes a "burden" or "load" of merchandise carried by mules
Pashtoدلیل
It is borrowed from Persian or Arabic and shares a common origin with the English word "dialectic", which refers to the art of argumentation and debate.
Arabicجدال
The word "جدال" in Arabic can also refer to "disputation" or "debate" in a religious or academic context.

Argument in Western European Languages

Albanianargument
The Albanian word 'argument' comes from the Latin verb 'arguo' meaning 'to prove or argue', and can also refer to a 'proof', 'reason' or 'dispute'.
Basqueargumentua
The Basque word "argumentua" originates from the Latin "argumentum" and also means "theme" or "matter".
Catalanargument
The Catalan word "argument" derives from the Latin "argumentum" and also means "evidence" or "proof."
Croatianargument
The word 'argument' can also refer to a mathematical operation or a musical theme.
Danishargument
In Danish, "argument" also means "theme" or "thesis".
Dutchargument
In Dutch, "argument" can also refer to a sum of money given to a lawyer to plead a case, or to a plot or premise of a play.
Englishargument
The word "argument" derives from the Latin "argumentum," meaning "proof," and has additional meanings such as "a reason or set of reasons given in support of a claim or proposition" and "a discussion or debate in which opposing viewpoints are expressed."
Frenchargument
"Argument" can also mean "proof" or "evidence" in French, and "plot" in film or drama.
Frisianargumint
In Frisian, the word "argumint" also means "disagreement" or "dispute".
Galicianargumento
As the plural form 'argumentos' translates as 'clothes', it can refer to the 'cloth' or 'fabric'.
Germanstreit
The German word "Streit" can also refer to a legal dispute, conflict, or fight.
Icelandicrök
The word 'rök' in Icelandic, meaning 'argument', is derived from the Old Norse word 'reykr', which means 'smoke', reflecting the heated nature of debates.
Irishargóint
The word "argóint" in Irish comes from the Latin word "argumentum", meaning "proof" or "evidence."
Italiandiscussione
The Italian word "discussione" derives from the Latin "discutere," meaning "to shake thoroughly."
Luxembourgishargument
In Luxembourgish, "Argument" can also mean "reason" or "ground".
Malteseargument
The Maltese word "argument" can also mean "subject matter"
Norwegianargument
The Norwegian word "argument" has the additional meaning of "theme".
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)argumento
The Portuguese word "argumento" originally referred to proof presented in a court of law.
Scots Gaelicargamaid
The word "argamaid" can also refer to a "quarrel", "debate", or "dispute" in Scots Gaelic.
Spanishargumento
In Spanish, "argumento" can also refer to the plot of a story or play, or to a proof or demonstration.
Swedishargument
The Swedish word “argument” comes from the Latin “argumentum” meaning “proof” or “evidence”.
Welshdadl
Welsh word "dadl" also means a petition or plea.

Argument in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianаргумент
The Belarusian word “аргумент” also means “proof” in Russian and “reason” in Latin.
Bosnianargument
The word "argument" is derived from the Latin word "argumentum", which means "proof" or "evidence."
Bulgarianаргумент
In Bulgarian, the word "аргумент" can also refer to an excuse or proof.
Czechargument
The Czech word "argument" also means "proof", "reason", or "evidence", a usage preserved from Middle Latin.
Estonianargument
"Argument" can also mean "proof, evidence, reason"
Finnishperustelu
Perustelu derives from the Proto-Finnic word *perustus, meaning 'foundation' or 'basis'.
Hungarianérv
"Érv" (argument) originally meant "reason" in Hungarian and is cognate with the Slavic word "razum" (reason).
Latvianarguments
The word "arguments" in Latvian also means "reasons" or "proofs".
Lithuanianargumentas
The Latin word "argumentum" means both "proof" and "subject" of an argument.
Macedonianаргумент
The word "аргумент" originates from the Latin word "argumentum", which means "proof", "reason", or "evidence".
Polishargument
"Argument" can also mean "evidence" or "proof".
Romanianargument
The Romanian word "argument" can also mean a proof or evidence.
Russianаргумент
The Russian word "argument" can also mean "proof", "premise", or "reason".
Serbianрасправа
The word "расправа" comes from the Proto-Slavic root *sъprati, meaning "to judge".
Slovakargument
"Argument" in Slovak also means "proof" or "evidence".
Slovenianprepir
The verb 'prepirati' derives from 'pir', meaning 'feast'.
Ukrainianаргумент
In Ukrainian, "аргумент" can also refer to a sum of money given to a lawyer or official in exchange for services.

Argument in South Asian Languages

Bengaliযুক্তি
The word "যুক্তি" can also mean "reason" or "logic" in Bengali.
Gujaratiદલીલ
The Gujarati word "દલીલ" is also cognate with the Urdu word "دلیل" (proof).
Hindiबहस
The word "बहस" can also mean "discussion" or "debate" in Hindi.
Kannadaವಾದ
"ವಾದ" also means 'opinion' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vada' meaning 'assertive speech'.
Malayalamവാദം
വാദം also means 'debate', 'discussion', 'disputation', or 'controversy' in Malayalam.
Marathiयुक्तिवाद
The word 'युक्तिवाद' ('argument') in Marathi is derived from the Sanskrit word 'युक्ति' ('reasoning', 'logic'), and it also means 'stratagem' or 'expedient'.
Nepaliतर्क
The word "तर्क" (tarka) in Nepali derives from the Sanskrit word "तर्क" (tarka), meaning "reasoning, logic, or debate".
Punjabiਦਲੀਲ
The word "ਦਲੀਲ" can also mean "proof" or "evidence" in Punjabi.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)තර්කය
The word "තර්කය" can also mean "logic" or "reasoning" in addition to "argument"
Tamilவாதம்
The Tamil word "வாதம்" has multiple meanings, including "debate" but also "discussion", "argument", "theory" or "doctrine."}
Teluguవాదన
The verb form of "వాదన" (argument) is "వాదించు" (to argue), which can also mean "to defend" or "to prove" something.
Urduدلیل
The word "دلیل" can also mean "proof", "sign", or "evidence".

Argument in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)论据
论据 (lunjù) is composed of two characters: 论 (lùn), meaning "to discuss or argue," and 据 (jù), meaning "evidence or proof."
Chinese (Traditional)論據
In philosophical usage, "論據" can refer to evidence or reasoning, while in a legal context, it specifically means the arguments presented by one party in a case.
Japanese引数
引数 comes from the Sino-Japanese reading of the Chinese word 引數, which originally meant "pulling a thread through a hole".
Korean논의
The Korean word "논의" (argument) also has the alternate meaning of "discussion" or "debate" in a more positive and open context.
Mongolianмаргаан
The Mongolian word
Myanmar (Burmese)အငြင်းအခုံ

Argument in South East Asian Languages

Indonesianargumen
'Argumen' is derived from the Proto-Austronesian word *pakru, meaning 'to speak' or 'to state'.
Javanesepadu
"Padu" also means "a pair" or "a matching set" in Javanese.
Khmerអាគុយម៉ង់
It is derived from the French word "argument" and can also refer to a disagreement or debate.
Laoການໂຕ້ຖຽງ
Malayhujah
The word "hujah" also means "proof" or "evidence" in Arabic, its language of origin.
Thaiการโต้เถียง
The word "การโต้เถียง" can also refer to a "debate" or "dispute".
Vietnamesetranh luận
The word 'tranh luận' can also refer to a debate or a discussion.
Filipino (Tagalog)argumento

Argument in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijanimübahisə
The word "mübahisə" is derived from the Arabic word "muḥāṭṭa", meaning "conversation" or "discussion"
Kazakhдәлел
The word "дәлел" (dalel) is derived from the Arabic word "daliyl" (دليل) and can have alternate meanings such as "proof", "evidence", or "a sign of God".
Kyrgyzаргумент
In Kyrgyz, “argument” also means “proof” or “evidence.”
Tajikдалел
The noun `далел` in Tajik also has the meanings `excuse`, `proof`, `evidence`, and `basis`.
Turkmenargument
Uzbekdalil
The word "dalil" can also mean "proof" or "evidence" in Uzbek.
Uyghurتالاش-تارتىش

Argument in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianpaio
In the Hawaiian language, "paio" can also refer to the act of striking something or someone.
Maoritautohe
The word "tautohe" can also refer to a debate or discussion.
Samoanfinauga
The Samoan word "finauga" can also refer to a debate or a discussion.
Tagalog (Filipino)pagtatalo
The Tagalog word "pagtatalo" has alternate meanings such as "disagreement" and "contradiction."

Argument in American Indigenous Languages

Aymaraarsu
Guaranitembiakuaapy

Argument in International Languages

Esperantoargumento
The root of the word "argumento" is the Latin word "argumentum", which means "reasoning" or "proof."
Latinratio
In Latin, “ratio” means both “argument” and “reason”.

Argument in Others Languages

Greekδιαφωνία
The Greek word "διαφωνία" can also refer to disagreement, dissonance, or a lack of harmony.
Hmongsib cav
A "sib cav" is a dispute brought by a clan or lineage, rather than an individual.
Kurdishbersivk
The word "bersivk" is derived from the Persian word "bahs", which also means "argumentation" or "debate".
Turkishtartışma
The Turkish word "tartışma" can also refer to a debate or discussion, rather than just an argument.
Xhosaimpikiswano
The Xhosa word "impikiswano" (argument) is derived from the verb "ukuphikisa" (to oppose).
Yiddishאַרגומענט
In Yiddish, the word "אַרגומענט" can refer to a topic or subject of discussion.
Zuluimpikiswano
The word "impikiswano" (argument) in Zulu comes from the root word "pika", meaning "to pick" or "to choose".
Assameseতৰ্কাতৰ্কি
Aymaraarsu
Bhojpuriबहस
Dhivehiޝަކުވާ
Dogriबैहस
Filipino (Tagalog)argumento
Guaranitembiakuaapy
Ilocanoargumento
Krioagyu
Kurdish (Sorani)مشتومڕ
Maithiliतर्क
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯃꯔꯩ ꯌꯦꯠꯅꯕ
Mizoinhnialna
Oromofalmii
Odia (Oriya)ଯୁକ୍ତି
Quechuarimanakuy
Sanskritतर्क
Tatarаргумент
Tigrinyaክትዕ
Tsongaphikizana

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