This is the 5642nd most frequent Korean word.
반문했다
"반문했다" means "asked in return" or "countered."
In this sentence, '반문했다' is used to describe the act of asking a question in response, reflecting a sense of questioning or countering the initial statement.
그는 왜 그렇게 생각하느냐고 반문했다.
He retorted, asking why they thought that way.
Here, '반문했다' illustrates the act of questioning or rebutting by inquiring about the reason or motive behind a statement.
나는 그녀에게 왜 그 말을 했느냐고 반문했다.
I countered her, asking why she said such a thing.
In this context, '반문하며' indicates the simultaneous act of responding with a question and providing additional insights, showing both engagement and a questioning stance.