Korean Conversation · Level 385
15 words
Korean word
범죄
Pronunciation
Romanizationpeomjoe
Meaning
- nouncrime
Example
사회에서 범죄가 늘고 있다.sa hoe e seo peom joe ga neul go it tta
Crime is on the rise in society.
More examples
그는 범죄 피해자라서 지원을 받았다.keu neun peom joe pi hae ja ra seo chi wo neul pa dat tta
He received support because he was a victim of crime.
Core concept
An act or incident that can be punished because it breaks the law or harms another person's rights or safety.
Common phrases
범죄 피해자peom joe pi hae ja
crime victim
범죄 예방 교육peom joe ye bang kyo yuk
crime prevention education
Similar words
불법pulbeop: Something not permitted by law that may result in legal punishment.
범죄행위peomjoehaengwi: A concrete offense committed in a particular case against people or society.
나쁜 짓nappeun chit: An informal expression for conduct considered wrong or bothersome.
Definition in Korean
법을 어기거나 다른 사람의 권리·안전을 해쳐 처벌을 받는 행위나 그 사건peo beul eo gi geo na ta reun sa ra mui kwol li an jeo neul hae cheo cheo beo reul pan neun haeng wi na keu sa geon
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines an element meaning to commit an offense with one meaning crime or wrongdoing.
Usage tips
- This broad term suits public and official discussion, while everyday speech often uses the name of the specific act.
Other meanings
- wrongdoingnoun
Opposites
- 합법happpeoplegalitynoun
Related words
- 범죄행위peomjoehaengwicriminal actnoun
- 범죄집단peomjoejipttancriminal groupnoun