무단
Meaning: without permission; unauthorized
What does 무단 mean?
무단 [mudan] is a noun meaning "without permission; unauthorized". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 무단 [mudan] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
A 기업이 B 기업의 특허 기술을 무단으로 사용한 사실이 밝혀짐에 따라 지적 재산권 분쟁이 발생하였다.
As it was revealed that Company A had used Company B's patented technology without authorization, an intellectual property dispute arose.
📚 From 법률, 계약
How to Use 무단 in Conversation
As a noun, 무단 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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