Korean Word of the Day
필요하다
pi-LYO-ha-da • verb — 20th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to need; to be necessary
Examples
- 이제 서류가 필요해요.
(I need the documents now.) - 회의 전에 메모가 필요합니다.
(I need notes before the meeting.) - 건강한 생활을 위해 운동이 필요해요.
(Exercise is necessary for a healthy life.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 불필요하다
- 덜하다
This word is very common in everyday Korean when saying something is needed or necessary. It is often used in polite speech, instructions, and practical situations like work, school, and daily life.
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