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(으)면 안 되다

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Not allowed to do an action

May not, not allowed to
Used to say a particular action is not allowed.
Example
  • 실내에서 담배를 피우면 안 돼요.
    Smoking indoors is not allowed.
  • 욵전 중에 전화하면 안 돼요.
    Using the phone while driving is not allowed.
  • 지금 길을 건너면 안 돼요.
    You may not cross the street now.

Double Negative

It can also be used in the double negative form that is, 지 않으면 안 되다, to emphasize that a particular behaviour must be performed.

  • 병이 심각해서 수술하지 않으면 안 돼요.
    Because the illness is serious, surgery must be performed.
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