English–Korean
“strict” in Korean
How to say “strict” in Korean
“Strict” in Korean is 엄격 (eomgyeok).
A rule, standard, or authority leaves little room for exceptions and expects firm compliance.
Example sentences with 엄격
엄격한 규칙을 지켜야 합니다.eom gyeo kan kyu chi geul chi kyeo ya ham ni da
You must follow the strict rules.
Tips for using 엄격
- In Korean, it often describes rules or standards themselves, not only the people who enforce them, which makes it useful for workplace and school language.
Other Korean words for “strict”
심사가 까다로워서 합격하기 어렵다.sim sa ga kka da ro wo seo hap kkyeo ka gi eo ryeop tta
It is hard to pass because the screening is strict.
선생님은 엄격해요.seon saeng ni meun eom gyeo kae yo
The teacher is strict.