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허용되다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '허용되다' means 'to be permitted' or 'to be allowed.' It is a passive form often used in formal or official contexts to indicate that something is authorized or approved by rules, laws, or authorities.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter '허용되다' in contexts related to regulations, permissions, or restrictions, such as smoking areas, company policies, or software usage.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '허용되다 + ~지 않다' (not be permitted): Used to express prohibition.
  • '~이/가 허용되다' (something is permitted): Indicates what is allowed.
  • '허용 범위' (scope of permission): Refers to the limits within which something is allowed.

Register and Politeness

'허용되다' is neutral and formal, suitable for written language, official announcements, and formal speech.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '허용되다' with '허락하다' (to permit) which is active. Remember, '허용되다' is passive and describes the state of being allowed, not the act of permitting someone.

Example Sentences

이 구역에서는 흡연이 허용되지 않습니다.

I guyeogeseoneun heupyeoni heoyongdoeji anhseumnida.

Smoking is not permitted in this area.

회사는 직원들의 휴가 신청을 허용하고 있습니다.

Hoesa neun jigwondeul ui hyuga sincheongeul heoyonghago itseumnida.

The company permits employees to apply for leave.

이 프로그램은 특정 조건 하에서만 사용이 허용됩니다.

I peurogeuraemeun teukjeong jogeon haseoman sayongi heoyongdoemnida.

This program is allowed to be used only under certain conditions.