Korean Conversation · Level 208
15 words
Korean word
단속
Pronunciation
Romanizationtansok
Meaning
- nounenforcement
Example
경찰이 단속을 강화했다.kyeong cha ri tan so geul kang hwa haet tta
The police stepped up enforcement.
More examples
요즘 정부가 불법 주차에 대해 단속을 강화하고 있다.yo jeum cheong bu ga pul beop chu cha e tae hae tan so geul kang hwa ha go it tta
These days, the government is stepping up enforcement against illegal parking.
Core concept
Official action that finds rule breaking and stops or penalizes it.
Common phrases
교통 단속kyo tong tan sok
traffic enforcement
강력한 단속kang nyeo kan tan sok
strong enforcement
단속을 강화하다tan so geul kang hwa ha da
strengthen enforcement
Similar words
적발cheokppal: Uncovering improper conduct that was hidden and exposing it to others.
검문keommun: Stopping people or vehicles at a roadside or entrance for checks of identity and belongings.
검거keomgeo: Locating and arresting a person who committed a crime.
속도 단속soktto tansok: Traffic enforcement that measures vehicle speed and penalizes speeding.
Definition in Korean
법이나 규칙을 어기는 행위를 찾아내어 억제하거나 제재하기 위해 집행되는 행정적·사법적 조치나 활동peo bi na kyu chi geul eo gi neun haeng wi reul cha ja nae eo eok jje ha geo na che jae ha gi wi hae chi paeng doe neun haeng jeong jeok sa beop jjeok cho chi na hwal dong
Word origin
The Sino-Korean formation links the idea of binding with the restraint of improper conduct, making its modern enforcement sense easier to remember.
Usage tips
- In everyday news, this word can describe routine inspections as well as a strong campaign, so context shows how forceful the action is.