English–Korean

“necessary” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpiryohada

Example

이것이 필요해요.i geo si pi ryo hae yo

This is necessary.

Illustration for 필요하다 (necessary)

How to say “necessary” in Korean

“Necessary” in Korean is 필요하다 (piryohada).

Something essential for reaching a goal or keeping a situation going.

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

Example sentences with 필요하다

이 프로젝트에는 시간이 필요하다.i peu ro jek teu e neun si ga ni pi ryo ha da

Time is necessary for this project.

Tips for using 필요하다

  • English need can sound like an action, but this Korean adjective presents the needed thing as necessary, which helps with statements about time, tools, and conditions.

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