TL-061 · People
What does this sign mean? — Korean
A travel situation for asking in Korean what a sign or pictogram means and clarifying entry restrictions, photography rules, and the area where the rule applies.
Quick answer
이 표시는 무슨 뜻인가요?
Meaning What does this sign mean?
i pyo-si-neun mu-seun tteut-in-ga-yo?
When to use it
Use this at a station, museum, shop, attraction, or public area when a sign is unclear and you need to know what action is allowed or prohibited.
Core phrases
이 표시는 무슨 뜻인가요?
i pyo-si-neun mu-seun tteut-in-ga-yo?
What does this sign mean?
여기 들어가면 안 된다는 뜻인가요?
yeo-gi deu-reo-ga-myeon an doen-da-neun tteut-in-ga-yo?
Does this mean I can't enter?
여기서는 사진 촬영이 금지되어 있나요?
yeo-gi-seo-neun sa-jin chwal-yeong-i geum-ji-doe-eo it-na-yo?
Is photography prohibited here?
이 규칙이 이 구역에도 적용되나요?
i gyu-chik-i i gu-yeok-e-do jeok-yong-doe-na-yo?
Does this rule apply to this area too?
What you may hear
여기서부터는 출입 금지입니다.
yeo-gi-seo-bu-teo-neun chul-ip geum-ji-im-ni-da.
It means no entry beyond this point.
이 구역에서는 사진 촬영이 금지되어 있습니다.
i gu-yeok-e-seo-neun sa-jin chwal-yeong-i geum-ji-doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.
Photography is not allowed in this area.
저 선 너머부터만 적용됩니다.
jeo seon neo-meo-bu-teo-man jeok-yong-doem-ni-da.
The rule only applies beyond that line.
How to respond
어디까지 가도 되는지 보여주실 수 있나요?
eo-di-kka-ji ga-do doe-neun-ji bo-yeo-ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Could you show me where I can go?
영어 설명이 따로 있나요?
yeong-eo seol-myeong-i tta-ro it-na-yo?
Is there an English explanation somewhere?
지도에서 해당 구역을 가리켜 주실 수 있나요?
ji-do-e-seo hae-dang gu-yeok-eul ga-ri-kyeo ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Could you point to the area on the map?
Mini conversation
You
이 표시는 무슨 뜻인가요?
i pyo-si-neun mu-seun tteut-in-ga-yo?
What does this sign mean?
Other person
여기서부터는 출입 금지입니다.
yeo-gi-seo-bu-teo-neun chul-ip geum-ji-im-ni-da.
It means no entry beyond this point.
You
이 규칙이 이 구역 전체에 적용되나요?
i gyu-chik-i i gu-yeok jeon-che-e jeok-yong-doe-na-yo?
Does this rule apply to this whole area?
Other person
아니요. 저 선 너머부터만 적용됩니다.
a-ni-yo. jeo seon neo-meo-bu-teo-man jeok-yong-doem-ni-da.
No. It only applies beyond that line.
You
그쪽은 사진 촬영도 금지되어 있나요?
geu-jjok-eun sa-jin chwal-yeong-do geum-ji-doe-eo it-na-yo?
Is photography prohibited there too?
Other person
네. 그 구역에서는 촬영할 수 없습니다.
ne. geu gu-yeok-e-seo-neun chwal-yeong-hal su eop-seum-ni-da.
Yes. Photography is not allowed in that area.
You
어디까지 가도 되는지 보여주실 수 있나요?
eo-di-kka-ji ga-do doe-neun-ji bo-yeo-ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Could you show me where I can go?
Other person
이 선 안쪽까지는 괜찮습니다.
i seon an-jjok-kka-ji-neun gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da.
You can stay on this side of the line.
More natural
표시 is broad and works for a displayed sign or symbol. If you are pointing at a formal sign, 표지판 can also work. Confirm the action and boundary after asking the meaning.
Good to know
Tourist sites increasingly use pictograms to communicate local rules, but the exact meaning and area can vary. Follow the sign and staff guidance at the location.
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