Korean word

사용금지

Pronunciation

Romanizationsayonggeumji

Meaning

  • nounno use allowed

Example

병원 복도에서는 휴대폰 사용금지입니다.pyeong won pok tto e seo neun hyu dae pon sa yong geum ji im ni da

Cell phone use is not allowed in the hospital hallway.

Illustration for 사용금지 (no use allowed)

More examples

비행기 이륙 중에는 전자기기 사용금지입니다.pi haeng gi i ryuk chung e neun cheon ja gi gi sa yong geum ji im ni da

The use of electronic devices is prohibited during takeoff.

Core concept

A clear sign that an item or facility must not be used.

Common phrases

  • 휴대전화 사용금지hyu dae jeon hwa sa yong geum ji

    mobile phone use prohibited

  • 병원 사용금지pyeong won sa yong geum ji

    hospital use prohibited

  • 실내 사용금지sil lae sa yong geum ji

    indoor use prohibited

Similar words

사용불가sayongbulga: A sign stating that an item or facility cannot be used because of its condition.
사용중지sayongjungji: A sign instructing people to stop using an item or facility for a while.
사용제한sayongjehan: A sign stating that use is allowed only under certain conditions or at certain times.
금지keumji: A general rule or sign stating that a particular action is not allowed.

Definition in Korean

표지나 안내문에서 어떤 물건이나 시설을 쓰지 못하게 알리는 말이나 표시.pyo ji na an nae mu ne seo eo tteon mul geo ni na si seo reul sseu ji mo ta ge al li neun ma ri na pyo si

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins words meaning use and prohibition to form a short label for banning use.

Usage tips

  • On signs, this compact noun label sounds firm and official, while conversation usually uses a fuller polite sentence.

Other meanings

  • prohibition on usenoun

Opposites

  • 사용허가sayongheogaauthorized usenoun

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