Korean word

허락하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationheorakada

Meaning

  • verballow

Example

사장님이 휴가를 허락했어요.sa jang ni mi hyu ga reul heo ra kae sseo yo

The boss approved my vacation.

Illustration for 허락하다 (allow)

More examples

회의 사진 촬영을 허락해 주세요.hoe ui sa jin chwa ryeong eul heo ra kae chu se yo

Please allow photography during the meeting.

Core concept

A person or authority gives consent, removing a barrier to an intended action.

Common phrases

  • 허락해 주세요heo ra kae chu se yo

    Please allow

  • 허락해 주다heo ra kae chu da

    allow

  • 허락합니다heo ra kam ni da

    allow

Similar words

허가하다heogahada: To authorize an action through a formal decision.
허용하다heoyonghada: To allow behavior or a condition within defined limits.
동의하다tonguihada: To express support for an opinion or proposal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 요청을 하도록 허용하거나 받아들이게 하는 뜻의 동사.eo tteon haeng dong i na yo cheong eul ha do rok heo yong ha geo na pa da deu ri ge ha neun tteu sui tong sa

Word origin

Its base is a Sino-Korean term for granting permission, which becomes a verb through a common Korean verb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • Korean often uses this word when the person granting permission matters, so the giver can be marked as the subject of the sentence.

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