Korean word

제한하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchehanhada

Meaning

  • verbrestrict

Example

아이를 너무 제한하지 마세요.a i reul neo mu che han ha ji ma se yo

Please don't restrict the child too much.

Illustration for 제한하다 (restrict)

More examples

이 서비스는 이용을 제한합니다.i seo bi seu neun i yong eul che han ham ni da

This service restricts use.

Core concept

A boundary is placed around an action or situation so it cannot go beyond an allowed range.

Common phrases

  • 이용을 제한하다i yong eul che han ha da

    restrict use

  • 시간을 제한하다si ga neul che han ha da

    limit time

  • 속도를 제한하다sok tto reul che han ha da

    limit speed

Similar words

줄이다churida: To make an amount, length, period, or degree smaller.
한정하다hanjeonghada: To set a clear limit on who, what, how much, or how long is included.
막다maktta: To stop movement or an event by blocking its path or progress.

Definition in Korean

허용되는 한도나 조건을 정하여 어떤 행동이나 상태가 그 범위를 넘지 못하게 만드는 동사heo yong doe neun han do na cho geo neul cheong ha yeo eo tteon haeng dong i na sang tae ga keu peo mwi reul neom jji mo ta ge man deu neun tong sa

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound meaning a set boundary, joined with hada to form a verb.

Usage tips

  • It usually allows some freedom within a limit, so it is milder than completely banning something when the context permits exceptions.

Opposites

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