When to use crime in Korean

When to use it

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."

Example sentences

1. 경찰은 그 범죄를 조사해요.

   The police investigate the crime.

2. 뉴스에서 큰 범죄 이야기를 봤어요.

   I saw a story about a big crime on the news.

3. 학교에서 범죄 예방 수업을 해요.

   We have a crime prevention class at school.

4. 이 동네는 범죄가 적어요.

   There is little crime in this neighborhood.

5. 여행할 때 범죄를 조심하세요.

   Be careful of crime when you travel.

6. 그 가게는 범죄를 막으려고 카메라를 달았어요.

   That store installed cameras to stop crime.