Korean word

촬영금지

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwaryeonggeumji

Meaning

  • nounno photography

Example

박물관에서는 촬영금지예요.pang mul gwa ne seo neun chwa ryeong geum ji ye yo

At the museum, photography is not allowed.

Illustration for 촬영금지 (no photography)

More examples

갤러리 입구에 촬영금지 표지판이 있어요.kael leo ri ip kku e chwa ryeong geum ji pyo ji pa ni i sseo yo

There is a no-photography sign at the gallery entrance.

Core concept

A posted rule that does not allow people to take photos or videos.

Common phrases

  • 촬영금지 표지판chwa ryeong geum ji pyo ji pan

    no-photography sign

  • 촬영금지 구역chwa ryeong geum ji ku yeok

    no-photography area

Similar words

사진금지sajingeumji: A short sign announcing that photography is not permitted.

Definition in Korean

공공장소나 시설에서 사진이나 동영상 촬영을 금지한다고 알리는 표지나 규정kong gong jang so na si seo re seo sa ji ni na tong yeong sang chwa ryeong eul keum ji han da go al li neun pyo ji na kyu jeong

Word origin

촬영 (chwaryeong, "taking photos or videos") plus 금지 (geumji, "prohibition") forms a compact compound meaning that such activity is forbidden.

Usage tips

  • On signs, this noun phrase states a restriction, so it functions more like an official notice than a casual request.

Opposites

  • 촬영허가chwaryeongheogapermission to photographnoun

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