English–Korean

“restraint” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkusok

Example

그는 구속을 당했다.keu neun ku so geul tang haet tta

He was restrained.

Illustration for 구속 (restraint)

How to say “restraint” in Korean

“Restraint” in Korean is 구속 (kusok).

A person or thing is held within limits so that movement or freedom is reduced.

Full entry for 구속: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 구속

오랜 억울함 끝에 그는 마침내 구속에서 벗어났다.o raen eo gul ham kkeu se keu neun ma chim nae ku so ge seo peo seo nat tta

After years of unjust suffering, he finally broke free from restraint.

Tips for using 구속

  • In legal contexts, this word can refer to a person's detention, not only to a general limit on movement or freedom.

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