English–Korean

“essential” in Korean

Korean

Also필수적 (pilsujeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpilsu

Example

여권은 해외여행에 필수 서류다.yeo gwo neun hae oe yeo haeng e pil su seo ryu da

A passport is an essential document for overseas travel.

Illustration for 필수 (essential)

How to say “essential” in Korean

“Essential” in Korean is 필수 (pilsu).

A required part or condition that cannot be left out when a goal is achieved.

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

Example sentences with 필수

필수 과목을 모두 이수해야 졸업할 수 있다.pil su kwa mo geul mo du i su hae ya cho reo pal ssu it tta

You can graduate only after completing all the required courses.

Tips for using 필수

  • In formal notices and explanations, this noun is common, while everyday Korean often uses simpler expressions for something that is needed.

Other Korean words for “essential”

여권은 여행에 필수적이다.yeo gwo neun yeo haeng e pil su jeo gi da

A passport is essential for travel.

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