위배되다
To go against or violate a law, principle, rule, or expectation. It is a formal way of saying something is 'in violation of' something else.
Examples
3 of 5이 조항은 헌법 정신에 위배됩니다.
This clause violates the spirit of the Constitution.
연구 윤리에 위배되는 행위는 금지된다.
Acts that violate research ethics are prohibited.
계약 내용에 위배될 경우 배상해야 합니다.
If you violate the contract details, you must pay compensation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Wi (Violate/Against) + Bae (Back/Contrary).
Quick Quiz
공무원이 뇌물을 받는 것은 법에 ___는 행위이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위배되
Examples
이 조항은 헌법 정신에 위배됩니다.
formalThis clause violates the spirit of the Constitution.
연구 윤리에 위배되는 행위는 금지된다.
academicActs that violate research ethics are prohibited.
계약 내용에 위배될 경우 배상해야 합니다.
businessIf you violate the contract details, you must pay compensation.
그건 내 원칙에 위배되는 일이야.
informalThat goes against my principles.
상식에 위배되는 행동을 하지 마세요.
everydayDon't do things that go against common sense.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사회 정의에 위배되다
to be contrary to social justice
Often Confused With
Wi-ban-hada is an active verb (a person violates), while wi-bae-doeda is often used to describe a state or situation.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics regarding laws, human rights, and corporate responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Always use '에' with the object being violated.
Memory Tip
Wi (Violate/Against) + Bae (Back/Contrary).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 違 (to violate) and 背 (back/contrary).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
공무원이 뇌물을 받는 것은 법에 ___는 행위이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위배되
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