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금지하다 (verb)

To prohibit, to forbid, to ban.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'GUM' (금) stuck on a 'G' (지) sign. You are 'forbidden' from chewing gum near the sign. Geum-Ji-Ha-Da!

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '금지하다' for personal requests. → Use '-지 마세요' or '하지 마'.

Incorrect particle: '주차가 금지합니다'. → '주차를 금지합니다' or '주차가 금지되었습니다'.

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