B1 noun Neutral

허가

/hʌ.ɡa/

Official permission to do something. Frequently used in IELTS letters requesting permission or discussing laws.

Examples

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1

부모님 허가 없이는 못 가요.

I can't go without my parents' permission.

2

해당 구역은 출입 허가가 필요합니다.

This area requires entry permission.

3

나 이거 써도 돼? 허가해 줘!

Can I use this? Give me permission!

Word Family

Noun
허가
Verb
허가하다
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Memory Tip

Heo (Allow) + Ga (Possible). Allowing it to be possible.

Quick Quiz

이곳에서 사진을 찍으려면 사전에 ___를 받아야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 허가

Examples

1

부모님 허가 없이는 못 가요.

everyday

I can't go without my parents' permission.

2

해당 구역은 출입 허가가 필요합니다.

formal

This area requires entry permission.

3

나 이거 써도 돼? 허가해 줘!

informal

Can I use this? Give me permission!

4

임상 시험 허가 절차가 매우 까다롭다.

academic

The clinical trial authorization process is very strict.

5

수출 허가 신청서를 제출했습니다.

business

I submitted the export permit application.

Word Family

Noun
허가
Verb
허가하다

Common Collocations

허가를 받다 to receive permission
허가를 내주다 to grant permission
공식 허가 official permission
허가 없이 without permission
영업 허가 business license/permit

Common Phrases

허가증

permit card/certificate

사전 허가

prior permission

출입 허가

entry permit

Often Confused With

허가 vs 허락

Heo-rak is informal/personal permission, while Heo-ga is formal/legal permission.

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Usage Notes

Use '허락' for friends/family and '허가' for institutions/laws.

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Common Mistakes

Don't say '정부의 허락' unless it's a very casual context; use '허가'.

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Memory Tip

Heo (Allow) + Ga (Possible). Allowing it to be possible.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 許可 (허가).

Grammar Patterns

~의 허가를 받다 ~하도록 허가하다

Quick Quiz

이곳에서 사진을 찍으려면 사전에 ___를 받아야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 허가

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