Korean word

한정되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanjeongdoeda

Meaning

  • verbbe limited

Example

좌석 수가 한정되어 있으니 서둘러 주세요.chwa seok su ga han jeong doe eo i sseu ni seo dul leo chu se yo

There are only a limited number of seats, so please hurry.

Illustration for 한정되다 (be limited)

More examples

쿠폰 사용 기간이 한정되어 있으니 빨리 사용하세요.ku pon sa yong ki ga ni han jeong doe eo i sseu ni ppal li sa yong ha se yo

The coupon is valid for a limited time, so use it quickly.

Core concept

A boundary is set in advance, and the amount or available use stays inside it.

Common phrases

  • 좌석이 한정되어 있다chwa seo gi han jeong doe eo it tta

    limited seats

  • 시간이 한정되어 있다si ga ni han jeong doe eo it tta

    limited time

  • 수량이 한정되어 있다su ryang i han jeong doe eo it tta

    limited amount

Similar words

제한되다chehandoeda: Be restricted by a rule or condition from going beyond an allowed level.
제한하다chehanhada: Restrict an action or situation so it stays within an allowed range.
한정하다hanjeonghada: Set a boundary around who or what is included, or how long it lasts.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상의 수량이나 이용 가능 범위가 미리 제한되어 그 범위를 벗어나지 않음을 뜻하는 동사.eo tteon tae sang ui su ryang i na i yong ka neung peo mwi ga mi ri che han doe eo keu peo mwi reul peo seo na ji a neu meul tteu ta neun tong sa

Word origin

한정 (hanjeong, "limitation") combines with 되다 (doeda, "become") to form the sense of becoming restricted to a set boundary.

Usage tips

  • In notices and announcements, this formal word often signals that supply or access is fixed, so it helps learners recognize practical conditions quickly.

Opposites

  • 무한하다muhanhadabe limitlessverb

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