-으면 안 되다Korean expression · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급 Expressions 표현

An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state is banned or limited.

형태Forms

-으면 안 되다-면 안 되다

Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.

An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state is banned or limited.

어떤 행동이나 상태를 금지하거나 제한함을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs and adjectives ending in a consonant other than ㄹ.

'ㄹ'을 제외한 받침 있는 동사와 형용사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

꽃을 함부로 꺾으면 안 됩니다.

You must not pick flowers carelessly.

미술관 안에서는 사진을 찍으면 안 된다.

You are not allowed to take photos inside the art museum.

실수가 있으면 안 되므로 나는 서류들을 꼼꼼히 확인했다.

Since there must be no mistakes, I checked the documents thoroughly.

대화In conversation

왜 이렇게 일찍 자니?

Why are you going to bed so early?

내일도 늦잠을 자서 학교에 늦으면 안 되거든요.

Because I can't be late for school again tomorrow by oversleeping.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-게 하다 -ge hada An expression used to order someone to do a certain thing or to make something work. TOPIK 3 -고 나다 -go nada An expression used to indicate that the act denoted in the preceding statement has finished. TOPIK 3 -고 말다 -go malda An expression used to state that it is regrettable that the act mentioned in the preceding statement finally occurred. TOPIK 3 -고 싶어 하다 -go sipeo hada An expression used to indicate that the speaker wants to do an action or fall into the state mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 3 -기 위해 -gi wihaeseo -기 위해서 · -기 위한 · 을 위해 An expression used to indicate the intention, which is the goal for doing a certain thing. TOPIK 3 -기는 -gineun -긴 · -기는요 · -긴요 A sentence-final ending used when gently denying or refuting the other person's statement. TOPIK 3

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -으면 안 되다 mean in Korean?

-으면 안 되다 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state is banned or limited.

When do you use -으면 안 되다?

Attaches after verbs and adjectives ending in a consonant other than ㄹ. The other shape is -면 안 되다 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between -으면 안 되다 and -면 안 되다?

None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same expression, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.

What TOPIK level is -으면 안 되다?

3급 — TOPIK 3, lower intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.