Part 19 - Permission & Prohibition

Part 19.1 - ~아/어도 돼요 — May, It’s Okay to Do (Permission)

Basic Information

The pattern ~아/어도 돼요 is used to give **permission** or to say that it is **okay to do** something.
It means "**may I? / you may / it’s okay to / you can do it.**"
You will hear this in daily life when asking for or giving permission.

Grammar Rule

Verb stem + 아/어도 돼요

• Verb stem ending with ㅏ or ㅗ → 아도 돼요
• Verb stem ending with other vowels → 어도 돼요
• 하다 verbs → 해도 돼요

Example Sentences

Korean	English
사진을 찍어도 돼요.	You may take a photo. / It’s okay to take a photo.
여기 앉아도 돼요?	May I sit here?
휴대폰 써도 돼요?	May I use my phone?
밖에 나가도 돼요.	You may go outside.
물 마셔도 돼요?	May I drink water?

Important Notes

• Used when giving permission or asking for it.
• Common in situations where you need to check if something is allowed (in school, shops, with friends).
• Often used with **question tone**: ~도 돼요?

Summary

Use ~아/어도 돼요 to give permission or say that it is okay to do something.
Use it to ask "**may I?**" or to say "**you can do it**."

Common TOPIK I Patterns

• Verb stem + 아/어도 돼요? → May I do (Verb)?
• Verb stem + 아/어도 돼요. → It’s okay to do (Verb).

End of Lesson

Now you know how to use **~아/어도 돼요** to express permission!
Try using it when asking for or giving permission in Korean. 🌟

Happy studying! 화이팅! ✨

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Part 19.2 - ~(으)면 안 돼요 — Must Not Do, Not Allowed (Prohibition)

Basic Information

The pattern ~(으)면 안 돼요 is used to say that something is **not allowed** or that you **must not do** something.
It is the opposite of **permission** — it expresses **prohibition**.

Grammar Rule

Verb stem + (으)면 안 돼요

• Verb stem ending with consonant → 으면 안 돼요
• Verb stem ending with vowel → 면 안 돼요

Example Sentences

Korean	English
여기에서 담배 피우면 안 돼요.	You must not smoke here.
휴대폰 사용하면 안 돼요.	You must not use your phone.
음식 먹으면 안 돼요.	You must not eat food.
늦으면 안 돼요.	You must not be late.
거짓말하면 안 돼요.	You must not lie.

Important Notes

• Use this pattern to say what is **forbidden** or not allowed.
• It is often used on **signs, warnings, and in rules**.
• Can also be used to tell friends or children what not to do.

Summary

Use ~(으)면 안 돼요 to express that something is **not allowed** or that you **must not do it**.
It is the opposite of **permission**.

Common TOPIK I Patterns

• Verb stem + (으)면 안 돼요. → You must not do (Verb).
• Verb stem + (으)면 안 돼요? → Am I not allowed to do (Verb)?

End of Lesson

Now you know how to use **~(으)면 안 돼요** to express **prohibition** in Korean!
Practice using this with daily rules and situations. 🌟

Happy studying! 화이팅! ✨

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