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면허

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Understanding '면허'

The Korean word '면허' refers to an official license or permit that authorizes someone to perform a specific activity, such as driving or practicing a profession. It is a formal noun often used in legal or official contexts.

Common Uses

'면허' is commonly paired with specific types like '운전 면허' (driver's license) or '의사 면허' (medical license). It often appears in contexts involving certification, legal permission, or official authorization.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 운전 면허 (driver's license): the most frequent collocation, used when talking about driving permits.
  • 면허증 (license card): refers to the physical card or document proving the license.
  • 면허를 따다 (to obtain a license): a common expression for passing tests and getting licensed.

Usage Notes

When using '면허', it implies formal approval by an authority. It is not used for informal permissions. Learners sometimes confuse '면허' with '허가' (permission), but '면허' specifically refers to official licenses often requiring exams or qualifications.

Register and Politeness

'면허' is neutral and formal, suitable for both spoken and written language, especially in official or professional contexts.

Example Sentences

운전 면허를 따기 위해 학원에 다니고 있어요.

Unjeon myeonhoreul ttagi wihae hagwone danigo isseoyo.

I am attending a school to get a driver's license.

면허증을 잃어버렸으면 경찰서에 신고해야 해요.

Myeonheojeungeul ilheobeoryeosseumyeon gyeongchalseoe singohaeya haeyo.

If you lose your license, you have to report it to the police station.

의사 면허가 있어야 병원에서 일할 수 있습니다.

Uisa myeonheoga isseoya byeongwoneseo ilhal su isseumnida.

You must have a medical license to work in a hospital.