필요하다 vs 요하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 필요하다
Listen to 요하다
| 필요하다 | 요하다 |
|---|---|
/pil-NYO-ha-da/ adjective (descriptive verb) | /yo-ha-da/ adjective (descriptive verb) |
| to be necessary; to need | to require; to call for (formal, literary) |
How they differ
요하다 is more formal and literary than 필요하다 and is common in official documents, reports, or academic writing; it sounds stiff or archaic in casual spoken Korean.
When to use each
When to use 필요하다: Prefer 필요하다 in everyday speech and informal writing.
When to use 요하다: Prefer 요하다 when writing formal reports, official statements, or academic texts to sound more formal or concise.
Side-by-side examples
- 이 문서는 추가 검토가 필요하다.
(This document needs additional review.) - 이 문서는 추가 검토가 요하다.
(This document calls for additional review.)
Register & nuance: Very formal and somewhat literary; mainly used in written, official, or academic contexts.