Skip to main content

Korean learner dictionary

위반하다 meaning and pronunciation

wibanhada · violate; infringe; contravene

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26743
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 위반하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    법, 명령, 약속 등을 지키지 않고 어기다.

    English: violate; infringe; contravene — To break the law, an order, promise, etc.

    Examples

    • 규정을 위반하다.
    • 방침을 위반하다.
    • 법규를 위반하다.
    • 속도를 위반하다.
    • 신호를 위반하다.
    • 옆 차가 신호를 위반하고 빨간불에 길을 건넜다.
Origin
違反하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

Active recall

Check whether you can produce it without looking.

Try to answer first. Reveal only after you have committed to an answer.

Card 1 of 2

How do you say “violate; infringe; contravene” in Korean?

Ready to level up 위반하다?

Turn 위반하다 from a quick lookup into memory with related lessons, review, sentences, and speaking practice.

Try a free Korean lesson

No account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.