Korean word

허용되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationheoyongdoeda

Meaning

  • verbbe allowed

Example

여기서 사진 촬영이 허용돼요.yeo gi seo sa jin chwa ryeong i heo yong dwae yo

Photography is allowed here.

Illustration for 허용되다 (be allowed)

More examples

야외 테라스에서는 흡연이 허용됩니다.ya oe te ra seu e seo neun heu byeo ni heo yong doem ni da

Smoking is allowed on the outdoor terrace.

Core concept

An outside authority opens the way for an action or condition to go ahead.

Common phrases

  • 사진 촬영이 허용되다sa jin chwa ryeong i heo yong doe da

    photography is allowed

  • 휴대폰 사용이 허용되다hyu dae pon sa yong i heo yong doe da

    cell phone use is allowed

  • 음식 반입이 허용되다eum sik pa ni bi heo yong doe da

    bringing food and drinks is allowed

Similar words

허락되다heorakttoeda: Be permitted because the people involved agree to the action.
허가되다heogadoeda: Be formally authorized by a government office or other competent authority.
승인되다seungindoeda: Be officially approved after evaluation or procedural review, making the decision effective.

Definition in Korean

타인이나 기관의 허가를 받아 어떤 행동이나 상태가 가능해지는 동사.ta i ni na ki gwa nui heo ga reul pa da eo tteon haeng dong i na sang tae ga ka neung hae ji neun tong sa

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean term 허용 (heoyong, "permission") with 되다 (doeda, "become"), expressing a state that becomes permitted.

Usage tips

  • In notices and official writing, this word often presents permission as a rule or decision rather than as a personal favor.

Other meanings

  • be acceptedverb
  • be toleratedverb

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