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필요

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '필요' means 'need' or 'requirement.' It is commonly used to express something that is necessary or essential in various contexts, such as time, objects, or actions.

Common Collocations

  • 필요하다: to be necessary
  • 필요 없어요: not needed
  • 필요하면: if needed

These collocations help you express necessity or lack thereof in everyday conversation.

Politeness and Register

'필요' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with verbs like '있다' or '없다,' it forms common expressions to indicate necessity.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '필요' with '필요하다.' Remember, '필요' is a noun meaning 'need,' while '필요하다' is the adjective/verb meaning 'to be necessary.' For example, '시간이 필요해요' (I need time) uses '필요하다' in conjugated form.

Example Sentences

이 일에는 많은 시간이 필요해요.

I ileneun manheun sigani pilyohaeyo.

This work requires a lot of time.

필요하면 언제든지 연락하세요.

Pilyohamyeon eonjedeunji yeollak haseyo.

If you need it, contact me anytime.

필요 없는 물건은 버리세요.

Pilyo eomneun mulgeoneun beorisaeyo.

Throw away things that are not needed.