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15 words
Korean word
위반하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationwibanhada
Meaning
- verbviolate
Example
그는 주차 규정을 위반했다.keu neun chu cha kyu jeong eul wi ban haet tta
He violated the parking regulations.
More examples
교통법을 위반하면 벌금이 부과됩니다.kyo tong beo beul wi ban ha myeon peol geu mi pu gwa doem ni da
If the traffic law is violated, a fine will be imposed.
Core concept
Crossing a stated rule, law, or contract boundary in a formal context.
Common phrases
교통법을 위반하다kyo tong beo beul wi ban ha da
violate traffic law
규정을 위반하다kyu jeong eul wi ban ha da
violate regulations
계약을 위반하다kye ya geul wi ban ha da
violate a contract
Similar words
어기다eogida: To fail to honor a promise or follow an instruction or rule.
위배하다wibaehada: To go against a law or rule by failing to meet its requirements.
Definition in Korean
규칙·법률·계약 등의 내용이나 한계를 어기는 행위를 가리키는 동사로, 공적·법적 맥락에서 주로 쓰이는 표현.kyu chik peom nyul kye yak teung ui nae yong i na han gye reul eo gi neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun tong sa ro kong jeok peop jjeok maeng na ge seo chu ro sseu i neun pyo hyeon
Word origin
The verb combines the Sino-Korean noun wiban, meaning a breach, with hada, creating a verb for committing that breach.
Usage tips
- When a notice uses this verb, the surrounding text may explain the consequence of the breach, such as a fine or another penalty.
Opposites
- 준수하다chunsuhadacomplyverb
- 지키다chikidaobserveverb
Related words
- 위반wibanviolationnoun
- 위반자wibanjaviolatornoun
- 위반행위wibanhaengwiviolationnoun