통제하다
To exercise power or influence over something to keep it within certain limits or to direct its behavior. Often used in academic contexts regarding government policy or scientific experiments.
Examples
3 of 5부모님은 내 게임 시간을 통제하신다.
My parents control my gaming time.
출입을 엄격히 통제합니다.
Entry is strictly controlled.
감정을 통제하기가 힘들어.
It's hard to control my emotions.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Tong' (total) and 'Je' (restriction) - total restriction.
Quick Quiz
사고 현장의 교통을 _______ 위해 경찰이 배치되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 통제하기
Examples
부모님은 내 게임 시간을 통제하신다.
everydayMy parents control my gaming time.
출입을 엄격히 통제합니다.
formalEntry is strictly controlled.
감정을 통제하기가 힘들어.
informalIt's hard to control my emotions.
실험실에서는 모든 변수를 통제해야 한다.
academicIn the laboratory, all variables must be controlled.
회사는 예산 지출을 철저히 통제하고 있다.
businessThe company is strictly controlling budget expenditures.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
통제 아래 있다
to be under control
통제를 벗어나다
to get out of control
통제력을 잃다
to lose control
Often Confused With
조절하다 implies adjusting to a proper level, while 통제하다 implies more authoritative restriction.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in news reports regarding traffic, borders, or economic measures.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '관리하다' (to manage) when they mean the stricter '통제하다'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Tong' (total) and 'Je' (restriction) - total restriction.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 統制 (통제), meaning 'governing and restricting'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often associated with government regulations or societal norms in Korea.
Quick Quiz
사고 현장의 교통을 _______ 위해 경찰이 배치되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 통제하기
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