Korean · 2 October 2026 · Ability, Possibility, and Necessity
여기서 담배를 피우면 안 됩니다.
Yeogiseo dambaereul piumyeon an doemnida.
You cannot smoke here.
sentence pattern
Uses the prohibition pattern '-(으)면 안 되다' to express that an action is not allowed. This pattern indicates a rule, regulation, or strong advice against doing something. It's commonly used for rules in public places, instructions, or when telling someone what they shouldn't do.
In a sentence
여기서 담배를 피우면 안 되고, 지정된 흡연 구역에서만 가능해요.
Yeogiseo dambaereul piumyeon an doego, jijeongdoen heubyeon guyeogeseoman ganeunghaeyo.
You cannot smoke here; it's only allowed in designated smoking areas.
