English–Korean
“prohibit” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeumhada
Example
이 음식점에서는 흡연을 금합니다.i eum sik jjeo me seo neun heu byeo neul keum ham ni da
Smoking is prohibited at this restaurant.
How to say “prohibit” in Korean
“Prohibit” in Korean is 금하다 (keumhada).
A rule or authority blocks an action and keeps it from being allowed.
Example sentences with 금하다
학교 운동장에서는 공놀이를 금합니다.hak kkyo un dong jang e seo neun kong no ri reul keum ham ni da
Ball games are prohibited in the schoolyard.
Tips for using 금하다
- It sounds more formal and rule-based than an everyday request, so it commonly appears in regulations, notices, and official writing.