What does 부리면 안 돼 mean?
부리면 안 돼 means "must not indulge in it" in Korean.
How it works here
‘-면’ creates the condition, and ‘안 돼’ clearly says that the action is not permitted.
Key expression
-면 안 되다
Must not; not be allowed to
‘-면 안 되다’ means that an action is not allowed. In speech, ‘안 돼’ is common; ‘안 된다’ is also used in writing or explanations.
When it's used
Used to clearly prohibit an action based on rules, manners, safety, or similar reasons.
The line
괜한 욕심부리면 안 돼.
You mustn't be greedy for no reason.
The speaker clearly says that a rule must not be broken.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
수업 중에 휴대폰을 보면 안 돼.
You mustn't look at your phone during class.
이 약은 다른 약과 같이 먹으면 안 됩니다.
You mustn't take this medicine with other medicines.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
부리면 안 돼
괜한 욕심부리면 안 돼.
You mustn't be greedy for no reason.
- The situation involves smilingly saying that it is okay to break the rules in the classroom.
- The situation involves gently encouraging someone to try again.
- The situation involves clearly saying that the rules must be followed.
Show the answer
The situation involves clearly saying that the rules must be followed.
must not; not be allowed to. ‘-면 안 되다’ means that an action is not allowed. In speech, ‘안 돼’ is common; ‘안 된다’ is also used in writing or explanations.
Other words in this line
- 괜하다
- Unnecessary; pointless
- 욕심
- Greed; desire
- 부리다
- To act out; to indulge in
- 안
- Not
- 되다
- To be allowed; to work
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