When to use to prohibit in Korean

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

1. 학교에서는 수업 중 휴대폰 사용을 금지해요.

   At school, phone use during class is prohibited.

2. 엄마는 밤늦게 나가는 것을 금지해요.

   Mom prohibits going out late at night.

3. 이 공원은 잔디에 들어가는 것을 금지해요.

   This park prohibits walking on the grass.

4. 이 가게는 사진 찍는 것을 금지합니다.

   This store prohibits taking pictures.

5. 비행기에서는 이륙할 때 자리에서 일어나는 것을 금지해요.

   On airplanes, getting up during takeoff is prohibited.

6. 도서관 직원이 큰 소리로 말하는 것을 금지했어요.

   The library staff prohibited speaking loudly.