English–Korean

“without permission” in Korean

Korean

Also함부로 (hamburo)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmudan

Example

이 건물에는 무단으로 출입할 수 없습니다.i keon mu re neun mu da neu ro chu ri pal ssu eop sseum ni da

You cannot enter or leave this building without permission.

Illustration for 무단 (without permission)

How to say “without permission” in Korean

“Without permission” in Korean is 무단 (mudan).

Doing something independently when another person's permission is required.

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

Example sentences with 무단

그는 무단 결근으로 경고를 받았다.keu neun mu dan kyeol geu neu ro kyeong go reul pa dat tta

He was warned for being absent without permission.

Tips for using 무단

  • This word has a formal tone and fits notices and rules better than casual conversation.

Other Korean words for “without permission”

사람의 물건을 함부로 가져가지 마세요.sa ra mui mul geo neul ham bu ro ka jeo ga ji ma se yo

Please don't take other people's things without permission.

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