Korean word

허가하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationheogahada

Meaning

  • verballow

Example

회사에서는 야외 촬영을 허가하지 않았습니다.hoe sa e seo neun ya oe chwa ryeong eul heo ga ha ji a nat sseum ni da

The company did not allow outdoor filming.

Illustration for 허가하다 (allow)

More examples

시청은 행사를 허가했다.si cheong eun haeng sa reul heo ga haet tta

City hall authorized the event.

Core concept

A person or organization in charge gives formal approval for something to happen.

Common phrases

  • 영업을 허가하다yeong eo beul heo ga ha da

    authorize business operations

  • 행사 개최를 허가하다haeng sa kae choe reul heo ga ha da

    authorize holding an event

  • 촬영을 허가하다chwa ryeong eul heo ga ha da

    authorize filming

Similar words

허락하다heorakada: A person gives consent for a requested action to happen.
허용하다heoyonghada: An authority permits an action or condition within set rules or limits.
승인하다seunginhada: An authorized person officially accepts a request or document after review.

Definition in Korean

법적·공식적으로 어떤 행동이나 상태를 하도록 허용하는 동사.peop jjeok kong sik jjeo geu ro eo tteon haeng dong i na sang tae reul ha do rok heo yong ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb is formed from the Sino-Korean noun 허가 (heoga, "permission") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), creating the meaning to grant permission.

Usage tips

  • English often uses let in everyday situations, but this Korean verb is especially useful when an authority makes a formal decision.

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