Korean Conversation · Level 339
15 words
Korean word
무단
Pronunciation
Romanizationmudan
Meaning
- nounwithout permission
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Doing something independently when another person's permission is required.
Common phrases
무단 출입mu dan chu rip
unauthorized entry
무단 결근mu dan kyeol geun
unauthorized absence
무단 횡단mu dan hoeng dan
jaywalking
Similar words
무허가muheoga: A condition in which official permission or a required license has not been granted.
무단출입mudanchurip: Entering a building or place without permission.
무단침입mudanchimip: Entering another person's land or building without permission.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 허락을 받지 않고 일방적으로 하는 행위나 상태를 이르는 말ta reun sa ra mui heo ra geul pat jji an ko il bang jeo geu ro ha neun haeng wi na sang tae reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
Mu means "without", while dan comes from a root meaning "to decide or refuse", making the compound describe action taken without an authorizing decision.
Usage tips
- This word has a formal tone and fits notices and rules better than casual conversation.