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TOPIK I Signs and Notice Words
Level
A2
Type
TOPIK
Theme
Signs and notices
작성자
- YanghwaY
작성시각
In TOPIK I reading, short signs and notices can look easy until one key word controls the whole meaning.
Words like 금지, 가능, 안내, 신청, and 마감 tell you whether something is allowed, closed, open for application, or simply being explained.
If you learn to spot these words quickly, you can read short texts faster.
금지 means not allowed
금지 — geumji — prohibition, not allowed
흡연 금지 — no smoking
촬영 금지 — no photography or filming
출입 금지 — no entry
사용 금지 — do not use
When you see 금지, ask: "What action is banned?"
가능 means possible or allowed
가능 — ganeung — possible, available, allowed
예약 가능 — reservation possible
사용 가능 — available to use
주차 가능 — parking available
입장 가능 — entry allowed
가능 often gives the opposite feeling of 금지. 주차 금지 means no parking. 주차 가능 means parking is available.
안내 means information
안내 — annae — information, guidance
이용 안내 — usage information
행사 안내 — event information
수업 안내 — class information
안내문 — written notice
When you see 안내, look for basic details: time, place, cost, rule, or how to use something.
신청 means application or sign-up
신청 — sincheong — application or sign-up
신청 기간 — application period
신청 방법 — how to apply
참가 신청 — participation sign-up
If you see 신청, look for who can apply, how to apply, and until when.
마감 means deadline or closed
마감 — magam — deadline, closed
신청 마감 — application deadline
접수 마감 — registration closed
오늘 마감 — closes today
마감되었습니다 — it has closed
If a TOPIK question asks whether someone can still apply, 마감 is often the key word.
Read the word that controls the action
For TOPIK I signs and notices, do not translate every word first. Find the control word.
금지 blocks an action. 가능 allows it. 안내 gives information. 신청 opens a sign-up. 마감 closes the window.
This small habit helps you understand the purpose of the notice before you worry about every grammar detail.