Korean phrase
~ 금지예요. ~ keum ji ye yo
Meaning
___ is not allowed
When to use it
This phrase states that an action or item is not allowed. It is a clear but fairly gentle way to communicate a rule in everyday situations.
Example dialogue
도서관에서는 음식물 반입 금지예요. to seo gwa ne seo neun eum sing mul pa nip keum ji ye yo
Food and drinks are not allowed in the library.
아, 몰랐어요. 밖에서 먹고 올게요. a mol la sseo yo pa kke seo meok kko ol kke yo
Oh, I didn't know. I'll eat outside and then come back.