필요 vs 요구
Korean word comparison
Listen to 필요
Listen to 요구
| 필요 | 요구 |
|---|---|
pi-LYO noun | yogu noun |
| a need; something that is necessary or required | a demand or requirement |
How they differ
"요구" adds the idea that someone or something is asking for or insisting on a condition, while "필요" simply states that something is needed. "요구" can sound more external, stronger, and sometimes more confrontational than "필요".
When to use each
When to use 필요: Use "필요" when you are describing a neutral need without implying pressure or insistence.
When to use 요구: Use "요구" when the need is presented as a demand, expectation, or requirement from another party.
Side-by-side examples
- 추가 설명이 필요합니다.
(Additional explanation is needed.) - 추가 설명을 요구합니다.
(We demand additional explanation.)
Register & nuance: "요구" is stronger and more formal, and it is often used in official, business, or legal contexts.