Meaning and Usage
The verb '요구되다' is a passive form meaning 'to be required' or 'to be demanded.' It is often used in formal or written contexts to express that something is necessary or expected by circumstances, rules, or others.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '요구되다' in professional, academic, or official settings where certain conditions or qualifications must be met. For example, time, skills, or responsibility can be '요구되다' to complete a task or fulfill a role.
Collocations and Patterns
- '시간이 요구되다' (time is required): used when emphasizing the time needed for something.
- '책임감이 요구되다' (responsibility is required): highlights the necessity of responsibility.
- '정확한 답변이 요구되다' (precise answers are required): common in exams or evaluations.
Register and Politeness
'요구되다' is neutral and formal, suitable for written language, reports, and formal speech. It is less common in casual conversation.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '요구되다' with '요구하다' (to demand/request actively). Remember, '요구되다' is passive and focuses on what is required, not who demands it.