彼らは地球は丸いと言い張った。

彼らは地球は丸いと言い張った。

They argued that the earth is round.

彼(かれ)らは地球(ちきゅう)は丸(まる)いと言(いは)い張()った。

Karera wa chikyū wa marui to iihatta.

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

地球 (ちきゅう)

the earth; the globe

丸い (まるい、まろい)

round; circular; spherical; harmonious; calm

と (と)

if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)

言い張る (いいはる)

to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: チ、ジ

Meanings: ground, earth

Readings: キュウ、たま

Meanings: ball, sphere

Readings: ガン、まる、まる.める、まる.い

Meanings: round, full (month), perfection, -ship, pills, make round, roll up, curl up, seduce, explain away

Readings: ゲン、ゴン、い.う、こと

Meanings: say, word

Readings: チョウ、は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り

Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)