Difference between to prohibit and to be prohibited in Korean
금지하다·금지되다
금지하다to prohibit
금지하다 means to say that something is not allowed or must not be done. You use it for rules, signs, or when a person stops an action. For example, it is common with things like smoking, taking photos, or using a phone.
How to say to prohibit
금지되다to be prohibited
금지되다 means something is not allowed because of a rule or law. Use it to talk about actions that people cannot do in a certain place or situation. It is often used for things like smoking, parking, eating, or taking pictures.
How to say to be prohibitedThe difference
금지하다 is used when a person, rule, or law actively bans something. Use it when saying who prohibits the action.
