English–Korean

“demand” in Korean

Korean

Also수요 (suyo)

Pronunciation

Romanizationyoguhada

Example

고객이 환불을 요구해요.ko gae gi hwan bu reul yo gu hae yo

The customer is demanding a refund.

Illustration for 요구하다 (demand)

How to say “demand” in Korean

“Demand” in Korean is 요구하다 (yoguhada).

Firmly seeking something from someone, especially when it is owed or considered necessary.

Full entry for 요구하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 요구하다

그는 환불 대신 사과를 요구했다.keu neun hwan bul tae sin sa gwa reul yo gu haet tta

He demanded an apology instead of a refund.

Tips for using 요구하다

  • English learners may hear this word as hostile, but it can be neutral when someone clearly asserts a right, such as the right to a refund.

Other Korean words for “demand”

요즘 온라인 쇼핑에 수요가 많아요.yo jeum ol la in syo ping e su yo ga ma na yo

There is a lot of demand for online shopping these days.

“demand” in other languages