illegal vs crime in Korean
불법vs범죄
불법illegal
불법 means something is against the law, or not allowed by the law. You can use it for actions like parking, selling things, or downloading files when those actions are not legal. If something is 불법, people should not do it.
When to use illegal
범죄crime
Crime (범죄) means an action that breaks the law, like stealing or hurting people. We use this word when talking about illegal acts, safety, the police, or news stories. It is a serious word and is often used in phrases like "prevent crime."
When to use crimeHow they differ
illegal (불법) and crime (범죄) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “illegal” when 불법 means something is against the law, or not allowed by the law. You can use it for actions like parking, selling things, or downloading… Use “crime” when Crime (범죄) means an action that breaks the law, like stealing or hurting people. We use this word when talking about illegal acts, safety…