Korean word

허가

Pronunciation

Romanizationheoga

Meaning

  • nounpermission

Example

사진을 찍으려면 허가가 필요해요.sa ji neul jji geu ryeo myeon heo ga ga pi ryo hae yo

You need permission to take pictures.

Illustration for 허가 (permission)

More examples

공사 전에 건축 허가를 받아야 합니다.kong sa cheo ne keon chuk heo ga reul pa da ya ham ni da

You must obtain a building permit before construction.

Core concept

A recognized authority gives someone the right to do something.

Common phrases

  • 허가를 받다heo ga reul pat tta

    receive permission

  • 허가를 내주다heo ga reul nae ju da

    grant permission

  • 건축 허가keon chuk heo ga

    building permit

Similar words

허락heorak: Permission received from another person to do something.
허용heoyong: Allowance for an action within stated rules, conditions, or limits.
승인seungin: Formal acceptance of a request or plan after review by an authorized person.
인가inga: Official recognition by a public authority that a person is qualified or an activity may proceed.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행위를 하도록 공공 기관이나 권한 있는 사람이 공식적으로 허용하는 것.eo tteon haeng wi reul ha do rok kong gong ki gwa ni na kwon han in neun sa ra mi kong sik jjeo geu ro heo yong ha neun keot

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean formation meaning to allow something as acceptable, which explains its formal use.

Usage tips

  • The word fits approval from an office, institution, or other authority rather than a casual personal agreement.

Other meanings

  • authorizationnoun

Opposites

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