허가
Official permission to do something. Frequently used in IELTS letters requesting permission or discussing laws.
Examples
3 of 5부모님 허가 없이는 못 가요.
I can't go without my parents' permission.
해당 구역은 출입 허가가 필요합니다.
This area requires entry permission.
나 이거 써도 돼? 허가해 줘!
Can I use this? Give me permission!
Word Family
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
부모님 허가 없이는 못 가요.
everydayI can't go without my parents' permission.
해당 구역은 출입 허가가 필요합니다.
formalThis area requires entry permission.
나 이거 써도 돼? 허가해 줘!
informalCan I use this? Give me permission!
임상 시험 허가 절차가 매우 까다롭다.
academicThe clinical trial authorization process is very strict.
수출 허가 신청서를 제출했습니다.
businessI submitted the export permit application.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
허가증
permit card/certificate
사전 허가
prior permission
출입 허가
entry permit
Often Confused With
Heo-rak is informal/personal permission, while Heo-ga is formal/legal permission.
Usage Notes
Use '허락' for friends/family and '허가' for institutions/laws.
Common Mistakes
Don't say '정부의 허락' unless it's a very casual context; use '허가'.
Memory Tip
Heo (Allow) + Ga (Possible). Allowing it to be possible.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 許可 (허가).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이곳에서 사진을 찍으려면 사전에 ___를 받아야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 허가
Related Vocabulary
More administration words
지침
B1A set of guidelines, instructions, or rules to be followed in a specific situation. It acts as a compass for behavior or action.
신청
B1A formal request to an authority or organization for something, such as a job, a course, or a service.
변경하다
B1To change or modify something that has already been decided or arranged, such as a time, place, or plan. Critical for rescheduling tasks in IELTS.
신청서
B1A formal written request or document used to apply for something, such as a job, a course, or a service.
정원
B1The fixed number of people allowed in a group, organization, or program; a quota or capacity.
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