간섭하다
To interfere or intervene in other people's affairs or other countries' internal matters.
Examples
3 of 5다른 나라의 내정에 간섭하는 것은 국제법 위반이다.
Interfering in the internal affairs of another country is a violation of international law.
남의 일에 사사건건 간섭하지 마세요.
Don't interfere in other people's business at every turn.
상사가 부하 직원의 업무 방식에 지나치게 간섭했다.
The boss interfered too much with the subordinate's work method.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gan (between) + Seop (intervene) — getting between others' things.
Quick Quiz
개인의 자유를 존중하기 위해 타인의 사생활에 ( ) 말아야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 간섭하지
Examples
다른 나라의 내정에 간섭하는 것은 국제법 위반이다.
formalInterfering in the internal affairs of another country is a violation of international law.
남의 일에 사사건건 간섭하지 마세요.
informalDon't interfere in other people's business at every turn.
상사가 부하 직원의 업무 방식에 지나치게 간섭했다.
businessThe boss interfered too much with the subordinate's work method.
정부는 시장의 자유로운 흐름에 간섭해서는 안 된다.
academicThe government should not interfere with the free flow of the market.
빛의 간섭 현상을 실험을 통해 확인했다.
academicThe interference phenomenon of light was confirmed through experiments.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
내정 간섭
interference in internal affairs
사생활 간섭
privacy interference
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics regarding government roles in economy or parent-child relationships.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '간섭하다' when you want to say 'help'; it almost always implies someone is bothered by it.
Memory Tip
Gan (between) + Seop (intervene) — getting between others' things.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 간 (between) + 섭 (involve/cross over).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, the 'helicopter parent' phenomenon is often discussed using this word (지나친 간섭).
Quick Quiz
개인의 자유를 존중하기 위해 타인의 사생활에 ( ) 말아야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 간섭하지
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