When you want to say “to stop smoking” in Korean, you can use the verb 금연하다 (geumyeonhada). This verb is formed by combining the Hanja characters for 'forbidden' or 'prohibited' (금, geum) and 'smoke' (연, yeon), with the verb ending -하다 (-hada), which means 'to do'.
So, literally, 금연하다 means 'to do no-smoking'. You'll often see this word on signs in public places indicating 'no smoking' areas.
For example, if you want to say, 'I need to stop smoking,' you could say '저는 금연해야 해요 (jeoneun geumyeonhaeya haeyo)'. Another example, 'Is this a non-smoking area?' would be '여기는 금연 구역인가요? (yeogineun geumyeon guyeogingayo?)'.
It's a really useful verb to know, especially if you're talking about health or public etiquette in Korea.
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This noun means 'smoking' (the act). It is the opposite of '금연' (quitting smoking/abstinence from smoking).
This phrase means 'no-smoking area'. It uses '금연' but refers to the area where smoking is forbidden, not the personal act of quitting.
This is a common colloquial phrase that means 'to quit smoking'. It's synonymous with '금연하다' but uses the general verb '끊다'.
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Many English speakers confuse '금연하다' with simply not smoking. While it does mean not smoking, the core meaning is about the act of *quitting* or *abstaining* from smoking, implying a prior habit or a conscious decision to avoid it.
It's not just 'not smoking' (like a non-smoker). It's actively 'stopping smoking' or 'abstaining from smoking' after having smoked or making a choice to not smoke in a situation where one might otherwise.
저는 새해부터 금연하기로 결심했어요. (I decided to quit smoking from the New Year.)
This word is often confused because its appearance might seem similar to '금연하다' (금 vs 흡). They are direct opposites in meaning.
'흡연하다' means 'to smoke (cigarettes)'. '금연하다' means 'to stop smoking'.
이곳에서는 흡연할 수 없습니다. (You cannot smoke here.)
The '금' (禁) character is shared, meaning 'prohibition'. Learners might think '금연하다' means 'to prohibit smoking' rather than 'to stop smoking oneself'.
'금지하다' means 'to prohibit' or 'to forbid' something (an action or activity) generally. '금연하다' specifically refers to the act of an individual stopping or abstaining from smoking.
교실에서는 휴대전화 사용을 금지합니다. (Using mobile phones is prohibited in the classroom.)
While '끊다' can mean 'to stop' or 'to cut off' and is often used colloquially for quitting smoking (담배를 끊다), it's a more general verb than '금연하다'.
'끊다' is a versatile verb with many meanings, including 'to cut', 'to break off', 'to stop'. '금연하다' is specifically about quitting or abstaining from smoking. You can say '담배를 끊다' (to stop cigarettes) which is synonymous with '금연하다'.
어제부터 술을 끊었어요. (I stopped drinking alcohol since yesterday.)
This word means 'to endure' or 'to hold back'. Learners might use it when talking about resisting the urge to smoke, which is related but not the same as '금연하다'.
'참다' is about resisting an urge or enduring something unpleasant. '금연하다' is the act of quitting or abstaining, which might involve '참다' (enduring the cravings), but it's the broader action.
웃음을 참을 수 없었어요. (I couldn't hold back my laughter.)
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저는 건강을 위해서 담배를 ___ 했습니다. (I ___ smoking for my health.)
The sentence is about stopping smoking for health, so '금연했습니다' (stopped smoking) is the correct fit.
의사 선생님이 저에게 담배를 ___ 고 하셨어요. (The doctor told me to ___ smoking.)
Doctors advise people to stop smoking, so '금연하라고' (to stop smoking) is the appropriate word here.
제 친구는 작년부터 ___ 중입니다. (My friend has been ___ since last year.)
If someone is doing something '중' (in the middle of) related to smoking, '금연' (stopping smoking) makes the most sense in a positive health context.
이 식당은 ___ 구역입니다. (This restaurant is a ___ area.)
Public places like restaurants are often '금연 구역' (non-smoking areas).
저는 새해부터 담배를 ___ 계획입니다. (I plan to ___ smoking from the New Year.)
New Year's resolutions often include stopping bad habits, so '금연할' (to stop smoking) fits the context.
그는 건강 때문에 ___ 결심했어요. (He decided to ___ for his health.)
Making a decision '결심했어요' (decided) to stop something for health reasons strongly points to '금연하기로' (to stop smoking).
Choose the correct meaning for 금연하다.
금연하다 specifically means 'to stop smoking'.
Which sentence correctly uses 금연하다?
금연하다 refers to abstaining from smoking, which is related to 담배 (cigarettes).
You see a sign that says '금연'. What does it mean?
금연 (geumyeon) is the noun form meaning 'no smoking' or 'abstention from smoking'.
If someone says '금연하고 싶어요', they want to start smoking.
'금연하고 싶어요' means 'I want to stop smoking'.
The verb form of 'no smoking' is 금연하다.
금연 is the noun, and 금연하다 is the verb meaning 'to stop smoking'.
You can use 금연하다 when talking about quitting coffee.
금연하다 specifically applies to stopping smoking, not other habits like drinking coffee.
What is the speaker going to do starting today?
What is not allowed in a non-smoking area?
What is good for your health?
Read this aloud:
저는 금연하고 싶어요.
Focus: 금연하고 싶어요 (geumyeonhago sipeoyo)
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금연은 어려워요.
Focus: 금연은 어려워요 (geumyeoneun eoryeowoyo)
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금연을 시작할 거예요.
Focus: 금연을 시작할 거예요 (geumyeoneul sijakal geoyeyo)
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This sentence means 'I am quitting smoking.' The order is Subject + Verb.
This sentence means 'He will quit smoking from today.' The order is Subject + Time + Verb phrase.
This sentence means 'You should quit smoking for your health.' The order is Object + Purpose + Verb phrase.
저는 건강을 위해서 담배를 끊기로 ____.
The sentence is about a decision made in the past and the speaker is informally stating their action. '금연했어요' (금연하다 in past tense, informal polite ending) fits best here.
의사가 제게 ____ 것을 권했습니다.
When expressing a recommendation or suggestion for an action, the '-도록' ending is often used to indicate the purpose or result. '금연하도록' means 'to stop smoking' in this context of a doctor's recommendation.
우리 아버지는 20년 전에 ____ 지금은 아주 건강하세요.
The '-(으)러서' ending indicates a reason or cause. Here, '금연해서' means 'because he stopped smoking' which logically leads to his current good health.
어떤 사람은 스트레스 때문에 금연하기 어렵다고 생각한다. (Some people think it's hard to stop smoking because of stress.)
It is a common belief that stress can make it difficult for some people to quit smoking.
건강에 좋지 않으므로 금연하는 것은 필요 없는 일이다. (It's not necessary to stop smoking because it's bad for your health.)
This statement is logically incorrect. If something is bad for your health, stopping it (금연하는 것) would be necessary or beneficial, not unnecessary.
많은 회사에서는 직원의 금연을 장려하기 위한 프로그램을 제공한다. (Many companies offer programs to encourage employees to stop smoking.)
It is true that many companies implement wellness programs, including those that support employees in quitting smoking.
Imagine you are trying to convince a friend to quit smoking for their health. Write a short paragraph in Korean explaining why they should 금연하다 (stop smoking).
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Sample answer
친구야, 너의 건강을 위해서 이제 금연을 시작하는 게 어때? 담배는 몸에 정말 안 좋잖아. 금연하면 훨씬 더 건강해질 수 있을 거야.
You are writing a public health announcement about the benefits of quitting smoking. Write two sentences in Korean about why it's important to 금연하다.
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Sample answer
금연은 당신의 건강을 크게 개선하고 수명을 늘리는 중요한 방법입니다. 지금 바로 금연하여 더 나은 삶을 시작하세요.
Describe a personal experience or a hypothetical situation where someone decided to 금연하다. Explain their motivation in Korean.
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제 아버지는 몇 년 전에 건강이 안 좋아지셔서 금연을 결심하셨어요. 가족을 위해서라도 꼭 금연해야겠다고 말씀하셨죠. 그 후로 정말 건강이 좋아지셨습니다.
이 글에 따르면, 금연은 어떤 면에서 중요하다고 언급되었습니까?
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최근 한 연구에 따르면, 금연을 한 사람들은 그렇지 않은 사람들에 비해 심장 질환 발생률이 현저히 낮았다고 합니다. 금연은 단순히 개인의 건강뿐만 아니라 주변 사람들의 간접흡연 피해를 줄이는 데도 큰 역할을 합니다. 따라서 건강하고 행복한 삶을 위해 금연은 선택이 아닌 필수입니다.
이 글에 따르면, 금연은 어떤 면에서 중요하다고 언급되었습니까?
지문에 '금연은 단순히 개인의 건강뿐만 아니라 주변 사람들의 간접흡연 피해를 줄이는 데도 큰 역할을 합니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에 '금연은 단순히 개인의 건강뿐만 아니라 주변 사람들의 간접흡연 피해를 줄이는 데도 큰 역할을 합니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
이 글에서 금연 성공률을 높이기 위한 방법으로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
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많은 사람들이 새해 목표로 금연을 다짐하지만, 이를 실천하기는 쉽지 않습니다. 금연 성공률을 높이기 위해서는 강력한 의지와 함께 주변의 지지가 필요합니다. 또한, 금연 클리닉이나 보조제의 도움을 받는 것도 좋은 방법입니다.
이 글에서 금연 성공률을 높이기 위한 방법으로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
지문에서는 강력한 의지, 주변의 지지, 금연 클리닉이나 보조제의 도움을 언급했지만, 매일 운동하기는 언급되지 않았습니다.
지문에서는 강력한 의지, 주변의 지지, 금연 클리닉이나 보조제의 도움을 언급했지만, 매일 운동하기는 언급되지 않았습니다.
정부가 흡연율을 낮추기 위해 시행하고 있는 정책 두 가지는 무엇입니까?
Read this passage:
정부는 흡연율을 낮추기 위해 담뱃값 인상, 금연구역 확대 등 다양한 정책을 시행하고 있습니다. 이러한 노력에도 불구하고 여전히 많은 사람들이 담배를 피우고 있어, 더 적극적인 금연 캠페인과 교육이 필요하다는 목소리가 높습니다.
정부가 흡연율을 낮추기 위해 시행하고 있는 정책 두 가지는 무엇입니까?
지문에 '정부는 흡연율을 낮추기 위해 담뱃값 인상, 금연구역 확대 등 다양한 정책을 시행하고 있습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에 '정부는 흡연율을 낮추기 위해 담뱃값 인상, 금연구역 확대 등 다양한 정책을 시행하고 있습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
This sentence expresses a New Year's resolution to stop smoking. '저는' (I) is the subject, '새해에는' (in the New Year) is the time, '금연하기로' (to stop smoking) is the action, and '결심했어요' (decided) is the verb.
This sentence states the importance of quitting smoking for health. '건강을 위해' (for health) is the purpose, '금연하는 것' (quitting smoking) is the subject, and '중요합니다' (is important) is the predicate.
This sentence acknowledges that quitting smoking is not easy but requires effort. '금연은' (quitting smoking) is the subject, '쉽지 않지만' (although not easy) is the concession, and '노력해야 합니다' (must try) is the obligation.
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