Korean word

취식금지

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwisikkkeumji

Meaning

  • nounno eating or drinking

Example

교실 앞에 취식금지 표시가 보인다.kyo sil a pe chwi sik kkeum ji pyo si ga po in da

There is a no eating or drinking sign in front of the classroom.

Illustration for 취식금지 (no eating or drinking)

More examples

지하철에서는 취식금지입니다.chi ha cheo re seo neun chwi sik kkeum ji im ni da

No eating or drinking is allowed on the subway.

Core concept

A posted rule that keeps people from consuming food or drinks in a particular place.

Common phrases

  • 실내 취식금지sil lae chwi sik kkeum ji

    indoor ban on food and drink

  • 취식금지 구역chwi sik kkeum ji ku yeok

    food-and-drink-free area

  • 취식금지 표시chwi sik kkeum ji pyo si

    food-and-drink prohibition sign

Similar words

음식물 반입 금지eumsingmul panip keumji: A sign stating that outside food must not be brought into the area.
음식물 섭취 금지eumsingmul seopchwi keumji: A notice marking a place where eating food is not allowed.
음료 반입 금지eumnyo panip keumji: A sign stating that outside drinks must not be brought into the area.
취식 불가chwisik pulga: A notice indicating that the location is unavailable for eating or drinking.

Definition in Korean

음식물이나 음료를 먹거나 마시는 것을 금지하는 표시나 규정.eum sing mu ri na eum nyo reul meok kkeo na ma si neun keo seul keum ji ha neun pyo si na kyu jeong

Word origin

The word combines 취식 (chwisik, "eating or drinking") with 금지 (kkeumji, "prohibition") to name a ban on consuming food or drinks.

Usage tips

  • The formal wording makes this notice useful for recognizing rules in public buildings and other shared spaces.

Opposites

  • 취식허용chwisikeoyongpermission to eat and drinknoun

Related words

  • 취식chwisikeating and drinkingnoun
  • 취식하다chwisikadaeat and drinkverb
  • 금지keumjiprohibitionnoun

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