Level 4

필수

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Meaning and Usage

The word '필수' means 'necessary' or 'indispensable.' It is commonly used to describe things that are required or essential in various contexts such as education, travel, or daily life.

Common Collocations

  • 필수 과목 (required course): used in academic settings to indicate courses that must be taken.
  • 필수 준비물 (essential items): often used when listing things needed for an event or activity.
  • 필수 조건 (necessary condition): used in formal or technical contexts.

Register and Politeness

'필수' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in compound nouns and formal announcements.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '필수' with '필요' (need). '필수' implies something mandatory or indispensable, while '필요' can mean something needed but not always mandatory.

Using '필수' correctly helps you sound more precise when talking about requirements or essentials.

Example Sentences

이 수업은 졸업에 필수입니다.

I sueobeun joreube e pilsuimnida.

This class is required for graduation.

여권은 해외 여행 시 필수 준비물입니다.

Yeogwoneun haeo yeohaeng si pilsu junbimurimnida.

A passport is an essential item when traveling abroad.

필수 과목을 모두 이수해야 졸업할 수 있습니다.

Pilsu gwamogeul modu isuhaya joreuphalsu itsseumnida.

You must complete all required courses to graduate.